I just started the MEB process, and was told the VA will be doing everything telephonically. Will this benefit me in terms of ratings?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:38:54 -0400

I feel that the VA doing Everything over the phone will work against me.

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Apr 14 at 2020 12:41 AM

MSG Dan Castaneda — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:41:08 -0400

You’ll get what you deserve. Regardless if it’s over the phone. It’s going to be a while before you hear from them. It took them 4 months to get back to me on their proposed rating.

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Apr 14 at 2020 12:51 AM

SGT Christopher Hayden — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:51:32 -0400

Nothing from the VA is meant to benefit Veterans. How you're supposed to express or be examined by a Doctor via a phone, I don't know. This is literally something that is going to effect your future and if they mess it up or you feel like you got shafted, you're going to end up in years worth of dealing with them to fix it.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2020 11:53 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:53:28 -0400

No. You get rated based on the disability - that doesn't change by phone call or being face-to-face. Either way you get to express what is wrong/hurts and a doctor reviews your records.

Response by SFC Jake Middaugh made Apr 14 at 2020 12:46 PM

SFC Jake Middaugh — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:46:30 -0400

I agree with CPT Garbarini, should be same video or face-to-face.
You need to prepare your own claims so you submit a complete claim (all records & forms) AND prep for the C&P exam.
I highly recommend looking on YouTube for the "Combat Craig" channel. He is excellent at describing & telling you everything you'll need to have a successful claim! It sure helped me! Here's a link: https://youtu.be/cXbvcs-Pe7A
Good luck!

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Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 14 at 2020 3:36 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:36:39 -0400

Damnit Cal, right now nobody is seeing anybody in person cause of the virus. All non-emergency actions/surgieries etc have been postponed till after the virus is tamed

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 16 at 2020 2:59 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:59:14 -0400

Who is going to give you a physical?