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Veterans Access

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by Geoff Geness, Stacey Whitcomb

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The Veterans Access Podcast (and its accompanying workbook) assists veterans navigating the VA system with detailed guidance in order to obtain the benefits that you have earned. After 2 decades of war, our veterans and their families are challenged by an unprecedented strain on their mental, emotional and physical health. And the VA is struggling to keep up with the demand for claims processing, so the UDT/SEAL Association has sponsored this educational program to help you successfully engage at every step in your journey through the VA system. It is our mission to catalyze VA engagement, support families, and bring veterans all the way home. Our first series: “The SEAL Advocate: Guiding Veterans to their VA Benefits” was produced by Dr. Geoff Geness, a former Navy SEAL officer and VA rater, who is the Director of Outreach and Education and a VSO for the UDT/SEAL Association, as well as a chiropractic physician and Stacey Whitcomb LAc., a podcast producer, civilian, and acupuncturist who treats individuals recovering from service acquired injuries, illnesses, and trauma in a highly specialized clinic that serves emergency responders.

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June 24, 2023

VAP-005 Special Programs and Considerations

<ul><li><a href="https://www.veteransaccessproject.org/workbook.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SERIES WORKBOOK</a> You will use this extensively during the series. It is the cornerstone of this project and will be a valuable resource where you can compile all of the information necessary to file claims. Be sure to print it out before you start the series!</li><li><a href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VETERANS CRISIS LINE</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.va.gov/reach/lethal-means/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=search&gclid=Cj0KCQiAo-yfBhD_ARIsANr56g50GBBlbhL6SZJNwmGB-eiTgulbLtlg2nEBskTtliJGxLuaSApKR8UaAic1EALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VA Veteran Suicide Prevention Resources:</a></li><li><a href="https://www.va.gov/homeless/for_homeless_veterans.asp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VA Programs for Homeless Veterans</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nacvso.org/find_service_officers/category-865ca542-2c72-4d1a-adac-56061f573562.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VSO Link</a></li><li><a href="https://www.udtseal.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UDT SEAL Donate Link</a></li></ul> Hey Veterans! Welcome! Before we launch into this episode let’s make sure you are in the right place. You are finding yourself on the fifth episode in a series of 5 where my co host Geoff Geness and I are helping you access disability benefits in a streamlined manner.In this episode  we're going to share special programs and considerations for reserve veterans, combat veterans, and severely disabled veterans programs. Really quickly tho, I want to give a recap of the episodes in case you are looking for something else. In the first episode, we covered the background and purpose of the VA and its compensation programs. In the second episode, we covered the 5 26 EZ application. In episode three we explained how to navigate the VA examinations and how to file for additionally qualified programs. In the fourth episode we discussed the specifics about the appeals process. Here is a brief rundown of today’s topics. Just like the other episodes, each of these topics are detailed in the workbook and the links to all of the forms are on the website <a href="https://www.veteransaccessproject.org/workbook.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">veteransaccessproject.org</a> on the workbook page. Today we are going to cover:<ul><li> VA Healthcare</li><li> VA Guaranteed Home Loan Program</li><li> CRSC: Combat Related Special Compensation </li><li> Special consideration for Reservists</li><li> VA Pension</li><li> Additional Compensation for Dependents</li><li> Chapter 31 Education Benefits (formerly known as Voc Rehab or Vocational Rehabilitation) </li><li> Schedule A Appointments </li><li> Service Academy Nominations</li><li> Home Renovation Grants for Veterans including:</li><li> Especially Adapted Housing (SAH)</li><li> Special Home Adaptation (SHA)</li><li> Temporary Residence Adaptation</li><li> Home Improvement and Structural Alterations</li><li> Auto adaptations</li><li> Grant for purchase of vehicle</li><li> Grant for adaptation of a vehicle</li></ul> Benefits available to surviving family members such as:<ul><li>Accrued Benefits</li><li>Funeral Benefits</li><li>DIC Benefits (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation)</li><li>Survivor’s Pension</li></ul> If you are finding this podcast series helpful, please share it with another Veteran!And again, thank you to the UDT Seal Association for sponsoring this series!To grab the forms and workbook, head over to <a href="https://www.veteransaccessproject.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VeteransAccessProject.org</a>And last but not least, thank you to our production...

March 27, 2023

VAP-004 How To File An Appeal

<ul><li><a href="https://www.veteransaccessproject.org/workbook.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SERIES WORKBOOK</a> You will use this extensively during the series. It is the cornerstone of this project and will be a valuable resource where you can compile all of the information necessary to file claims. Be sure to print it out before you start the series!</li><li><a href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VETERANS CRISIS LINE</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.va.gov/reach/lethal-means/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=search&gclid=Cj0KCQiAo-yfBhD_ARIsANr56g50GBBlbhL6SZJNwmGB-eiTgulbLtlg2nEBskTtliJGxLuaSApKR8UaAic1EALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VA Veteran Suicide Prevention Resources:</a></li><li><a href="https://www.va.gov/homeless/for_homeless_veterans.asp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VA Programs for Homeless Veterans</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nacvso.org/find_service_officers/category-865ca542-2c72-4d1a-adac-56061f573562.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VSO Link</a></li><li><a href="https://www.udtseal.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UDT SEAL Donate Link</a></li></ul> Hey Veterans! You are finding yourself on the fourth episode in a series of 5 where my co-host Geoff Geness and I are helping you access disability benefits in a streamlined manner. Today we are discussing how to appeal a decision that the VA has made. So basically, you have filed your 526EZ, had your exams and were awarded benefits. However, you feel like something is awry. You may feel like the VA did not get something right and it all took a long time. The fact that you have to appeal a decision may seem super frustrating. We totally understand and we’re here to help out. So here is the scenario. You may get your decision and maybe feel like the rater didn’t look at all of the symptoms or challenges you are facing. You might feel like they didn’t do a thorough enough investigation into all of the information that you provided. In other words you feel like some of your challenges were not properly considered and you’re not being fully compensated. OR you feel like the effective date is wrong and that you might deserve more compensation.The types of decisions you may need to appeal include; The level of disability which means your rating and how severe the disability affects you. OR The effective date which means the date the VA starts paying you.Geoff is going to walk us through the three types of appeals, explain when you would use each one and then we will go through each form step by step.If you are finding this podcast series helpful, please share it with another Veteran!And again, thank you to the UDT Seal Association for sponsoring this series!To grab the forms and workbook, head over to <a href="https://www.veteransaccessproject.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VeteransAccessProject.org</a>And last but not least, thank you to our production team!Producer - Dr. Geoff Geness is a former Navy SEAL Officer, and VA Rater, the Director of Outreach and Education and VSO for the U D T C Association, as well as a chiropractic physician and acupuncturist.Co-Producer - Stacey Whitcomb is podcast host and producer, civilian and acupuncturist who treats individuals recovering from service acquired injuries, illnesses, and trauma in a highly specialized clinic that serves emergency responders.Artwork - Jeff Higgs produced the original artwork for the Veterans Access Project. He is a former Navy SEAL, Jujitsu instructor and incredible digital artist.Workbook - MaryAnn Geness compiled and edited the workbook. She is a chiropractic physician and trauma specialist.Music - "Super Power Cool...

March 2, 2023

VAP-003 Exams And New Claims

<ul><li><a href="https://www.veteransaccessproject.org/workbook.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SERIES WORKBOOK</a> You will use this extensively during the series. It is the cornerstone of this project and will be a valuable resource where you can compile all of the information necessary to file claims. Be sure to print it out before you start the series!</li><li><a href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VETERANS CRISIS LINE</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.va.gov/reach/lethal-means/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=search&gclid=Cj0KCQiAo-yfBhD_ARIsANr56g50GBBlbhL6SZJNwmGB-eiTgulbLtlg2nEBskTtliJGxLuaSApKR8UaAic1EALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VA Veteran Suicide Prevention Resources:</a></li><li><a href="https://www.va.gov/homeless/for_homeless_veterans.asp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VA Programs for Homeless Veterans</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nacvso.org/find_service_officers/category-865ca542-2c72-4d1a-adac-56061f573562.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VSO Link</a></li><li><a href="https://www.udtseal.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UDT SEAL Donate Link</a></li></ul> Welcome back to the Veterans Access Podcast. In today's episode we are going to cover the VA exams and filing "New claims". Want to know what to expect when you have your exam? What kind of information to bring? Did you know that you can bring a family member? Listen in to get all the details you need to prepare for your exams.In this episode Geoff discusses what you can expect during your exam. He has tips on how to communicate accurately during your exam so your physician fully understands your challenges. We discuss why it is important to have a VSO. Briefly we touch on special circumstances where you may have to return for a re-examination. Lastly, we discuss situation were you may want to file a new claim by using the 526EZ form.As a quick recap, in the first episode, we covered the background and purpose of the VA and its compensation programs. In the second episode, we covered the 5 26 EZ application. Today is episode three and we're going to explain how to navigate the VA examinations and how to file for additionally qualified programs. The next episode will be episode four, where we'll discuss the specifics about the appeals process. And lastly, in episode five, we're going to share special programs and considerations for reserve veterans, combat veterans, and severely disabled veterans programs.Producer - Dr. Geoff Geness is a former Navy SEAL Officer, and VA Rater, the Director of Outreach and Education and VSO for the U D T C Association, as well as a chiropractic physician and acupuncturist.Co-Producer - Stacey Whitcomb is podcast host and producer, civilian and acupuncturist who treats individuals recovering from service acquired injuries, illnesses, and trauma in a highly specialized clinic that serves emergency responders.Artwork - Jeff Higgs produced the original artwork for the Veterans Access Project. He is a former Navy SEAL, Jujitsu instructor and incredible digital artist.Workbook - MaryAnn Geness compiled and edited the workbook. She is a chiropractic physician and trauma specialist.Music - "Super Power Cool Dude" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>"Bass Walker" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>"Ossuary 7 - Resolve"...

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What is Veterans Access?: The Veterans Access Podcast (and its accompanying workbook) assists veterans navigating the VA system with detailed guidance in order to obtain the benefits that you have earned. After 2 decades of war, our veterans and their families are challenged by an unprecedented strain on their mental, emotional and physical health. And the VA is struggling to keep up with the demand for claims processing, so the UDT/SEAL Association has sponsored this educational program to help you successfully engage at every step in your journey through the VA system.

It is our mission to catalyze VA engagement, support families, and bring veterans all the way home.

Our first series: “The SEAL Advocate: Guiding Veterans to their VA Benefits” was produced by Dr. Geoff Geness, a former Navy SEAL officer and VA rater, who is the Director of Outreach and Education and a VSO for the UDT/SEAL Association, as well as a chiropractic physician

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Stacey Whitcomb LAc., a podcast producer, civilian, and acupuncturist who treats individuals recovering from service acquired injuries, illnesses, and trauma in a highly specialized clinic that serves emergency responders.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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