Episode #26 – VA mental Health Claims and the Right to Carry Arms
Episode Description In today’s episode, Robin Hoon talks about a common fear Veterans have when filing for a mental health claim. Veterans fear they will lose their right to gun ownership if they become service-connected for a mental health claim. A lot of Veterans suffer from chronic mental health conditions rated to their active military […]
Episode #25 – Willful Misconduct VA Disability
Episode Description In today’s episode, Robin Hoon speaks with Veteran Epi about Willful Misconduct. Epi is an army retiree who spent all of his career as a military paralegal. We are told that if a Veteran joins the military and are active duty they are eligible for disability benefits. When the VA determines a Veterans […]
Episode #24 – What are Independent Medical Examinations and Independent Medical Opinions
Episode Description In today’s episode, Robin Hoon talks about a popular misunderstood concept regarding VA disability benefits. He will touch on Independent Medical Examinations and Independent Medical opinions. An Independent Medical Examination is an examination that can be done in person or on a video conference. An Independent Medical Opinion is the examiner’s assessment based […]
Episode #23 – VA Permanent and Total Disability
Episode Description In today’s episode, Robin Hoon discusses VA Permanent and Total disability and answers any questions you may have about a Permanent and Total VA decision. He will discuss the benefits of Permanent and Total and how you may be able to receive a Permanent and Total VA decision. Lastly, Robin will discuss if […]
Episode #22 – When, How, and Why the VA reduces a disability rating
Episode Description In today’s episode, Robin Hoon speaks with Adam Hare about when, where, and how the VA can decrease your disability rating. Adam Hare is a Veteran who fought for his benefits and successfully received 100% permanent and total VA disability. Many Veterans are in constant fear that the VA is going to lower […]
Episode #21 – Don’t give up on the VA disability benefits you medically, ethically and legally qualify for
Episode Description In today’s episode, Robin Hoon speaks with a Veteran Christian on how he was able to receive 100% VA disability benefits. Veteran Christian was a Gulf War Veteran who deserved a 100% disability rating. Christian had to keep his faith up and fight to receive the benefits he deserves. Christian talks about his […]
Episode #20 – Submitting a well-grounded claim to trigger the VA’s duty to assist
Episode Description In today’s episode, Robin Hoon talks about how to submit a well-grounded claim to trigger the VA duty to assist. Many Veterans feel frustrated when they submit a valid VA claim and receive a denial letter before they have a compensation and pension exam. Robin talks about the 38CFR, the law regarding the VA […]
Episode #19 – VA New Appeal System
Episode Description The VA has made many updates with its new appeal system. In today’s episode, Robin Hoon speaks with an expert, Jimmy Trireshamn, about all the changes that have been made. Jimmy is a VA accredited disability attorney and is very familiar with the new appeals system. Robin and Jimmy will go through the […]
Episode #18 – Improvements with the new appeals modernization act
Episode Description The VA appeals system has been completely revamped. In this episode, Robin helps answer some questions many Veterans have about the new appeals modernization act. Robin goes over what the new changes are, how these changes may benefit you, and what you need to know about the new appeals modernization act. Tune in […]
Episode #17 – What is the concept of Benefit of the Doubt and Burden of Proof for VA Claims
Episode Description The benefit of the doubt is the rules set in place by congress that are applied for VA disability benefits. If a Veteran is in between two ratings with their symptoms, the VA has to use the higher of the two ratings. The biggest example of how benefit of the doubt is applied […]
