VA Duty to Assist Explained by a VA-Accredited Attorney

About this episode

Ed Farmer explains the VA's duty to assist veterans with their claims and common errors that occur.

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VLOem8hrGj4 As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice/va-disability-consultation Ever heard of a VA duty to assist error but aren’t sure what it means for your claim? VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer explains the VA’s legal duty to help veterans develop their claims and what happens when the VA fails to do so. Ed breaks down common duty to assist errors, including failure to obtain records, verify PTSD stressors, or provide an adequate VA medical exam. He also explains how to recognize these mistakes and what to do next, including when a Higher-Level Review or Board appeal may be the right move. Are you concerned the VA didn’t properly help with your claim? Call Ed directly, or leave a comment below. Listen to this episode on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/va-claims-made-easy/id1686350237 Listen to this episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EqYVJLIzEOcUWB7BMLC9u Disclaimer: The material and information contained on these pages and on any pages linked from these pages are intended to provide…

People in this episode

Host: Edward Farmer

Guest: Ed Farmer

Topics covered

• VA duty to assist
• veterans claims
• legal assistance
• PTSD
• higher-level review
• board appeal

Keywords

• VA duty to assist
• veterans claims
• legal advice
• PTSD stressors
• VA medical exam
• higher-level review
• board appeal

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Organizations: VA Made Easy, VA, Apple, Spotify

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