We draw a sharp line between feeling tired and a true Chronic Fatigue Syndrome diagnosis, then show how to build a VA-ready record with testing, coding, and a precise DBQ. • symptom fatigue versus CFS syndrome and six-month persistence • why ICD-10 G93.32 matters • diagnosis of exclusion and the lab, sleep, and cardio workup • DBQ structure, activity restriction tiers, and functional impact • filing order strategy and when to protect your effective date • pyramiding risks with sleep ap...
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We draw a sharp line between feeling tired and a true Chronic Fatigue Syndrome diagnosis, then show how to build a VA-ready record with testing, coding, and a precise DBQ. • symptom fatigue versus CFS syndrome and six-month persistence • why ICD-10 G93.32 matters • diagnosis of exclusion and the lab, sleep, and cardio workup • DBQ structure, activity restriction tiers, and functional impact • filing order strategy and when to protect your effective date • pyramiding risks with sleep ap...
We draw a sharp line between feeling tired and a true Chronic Fatigue Syndrome diagnosis, then show how to build a VA-ready record with testing, coding, and a precise DBQ. • symptom fatigue versus CFS syndrome and six-month persistence • why ICD-10 G93.32 matters • diagnosis of exclusion and the lab, sleep, and cardio workup • DBQ structure, activity restriction tiers, and functional impact • filing order strategy and when to protect your effective date • pyramiding risks with sleep ap...
The cervical spine DBQ process has undergone significant improvements, providing clearer guidelines for examiners and potentially better outcomes for veterans with neck conditions. • Cervical spine anatomy includes vertebrae, discs, and nerve roots that can be compressed through injury or degeneration • Recent improvements to the DBQ require examiners to document when pain begins during range of motion testing, not just maximum movement • Veterans should be rated based on where pain starts—v...
Former VA Compensation and Pension examiner Bethanie Spangenberg breaks down the complex process of VA knee disability claims, sharing insider knowledge on how veterans can better prepare for their exams and secure fair compensation. • Knee DBQ is 14 pages long but typically one of the easiest musculoskeletal exams to complete • Veterans should provide detailed evidence including when symptoms started, specifics of injuries, imaging reports, and surgical documentation • Describing flare-ups ...
Bethanie Spangenberg, former VA C&P examiner and CEO of Valor 4 Vet, breaks down shocking VA denial patterns and provides strategies for veterans to fight back against illogical denials. • Copy-pasted medical opinions appearing in denials across different regional offices • VA examiners citing general risk factors without considering veterans' specific medical conditions • Cases where non-medical VA staff insert their own medical opinions into denial decisions • Examples of VA omit...
On Thursday, December 9th, our usual hosting platform hit a snag. But with important deadlines on the horizon, we knew the discussion couldn’t wait. The good news? You get to be a fly on the wall and catch all the action! Listen as we discuss the Federal Register and the Proposed rule - Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders. Visit Valor 4 Vet to learn more!
"On Thursday December 09th 2024 at 7:00pm est, Bethanie Spangenberg drops by to do a deep dive into Aid and Attendance from the DBQ,to the Examination. Ware Adl's and Iadl's? What does it take to prove Aid and Attendance? Join us to find out. www.blogtalkradio.com. To call into the show dial 515 605 9764" Posted with permission from Exposed Vet Radio Show. Original Air Date: December 5, 2024 Visit Valor 4 Vet to learn more!
"On Thursday November 7 at 7:00pm et, Bethanie Spangenberg drops by to discuss the Upper Airway DBQ to include, Rhinitus, Sinusitis. If you have these conditions, you need to listen. Bethanie is the owner of Valor 4 Vet. She is an accredited VA Agent (Non Practicing). Valor 4 Vet provides veterans with affordable nexus letters. www.valor4vet.com" Posted with permission from Exposed Vet Radio Show. Original Air Date: November 7, 2024 Visit Valor 4 Vet to learn more!
Explore the summary of "7101 Hypertensive Vascular Disease" by Valor 4 Vet. The original article was published on the Valor 4 Vet website on May 5, 2022. Visit Valor 4 Vet to learn more!
Hitchhiking My Way Through Iraq, The Chaos of War was Revealed in the Mundane. Website article posted January 25, 2021. Visit Valor 4 Vet to learn more!
Why Seeking Legal Advice from Non Accredited Organizations Puts Veterans At Risk for Fraud and Abuse Website article posted July 1, 2021. Visit Valor 4 Vet to learn more!
How to Use the VA Fully Developed Claims Program to File Your VA Disability Claim Website article originally published June 1, 2022, updated November 4, 2024. Visit Valor 4 Vet to learn more!
Listen to the summary of Valor 4 Vet's blog post titled "7115 Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger's Disease)." The article was first published on September 26, 2024. Visit Valor 4 Vet to learn more!
We draw a sharp line between feeling tired and a true Chronic Fatigue Syndrome diagnosis, then show how to build a VA-ready record with testing, coding, and a precise DBQ. • symptom fatigue versus CFS syndrome and six-month persistence • why ICD-10 G93.32 matters • diagnosis of exclusion and the lab, sleep, and cardio workup • DBQ structure, activity restriction tiers, and functional impact • filing order strategy and when to protect your effective date • pyramiding risks with sleep ap...
