Veterans Video Chat, October 21, 2025

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Editor’s Pick: TDIU is for individual unemployability. (bj)

Topics Discussed
Submitting VA claims; adding information to your VA health records; prioritize health treatments over C&P exams; new disability claim triggers the reopening of old claims; learning how to submit a fully developed claim requires an investment of time; qualifying for TERA; how to file a supplemental VA claim; latest VA changes for tinnuitis; applying for VA health benefits; TDIU is for individual unemployability.

Chat

AnCan – Boykin 8:23 PM
HIPPA – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Hank Zajic Springfield VA 8:23 PM
this conversation touches on a point I have never completely understood. In the eyes of the VA, is continuous PSA testing (every three months) considered “Treatment” even if that is the only thing that is going on (ie: no ADT?)

Israel 8:29 PM
I will be right back

Israel 8:53 PM
Will be right back

Hank Zajic Springfield VA 9:02 PM
I’ll be back in a moment

Israel 9:14 PM
USS Albert David FF-1050

TonyFig 9:28 PM
Great meeting. Have to leave

Israel 9:33 PM
Be right back

AnCan – rick 9:49 PM
Good evening Gents …. I am going to sign off. Be well all…

AnCan – Boykin 9:49 PM
Good night Rick!

AnCan – Boykin 9:56 PM
CAPRI = Compensation and Pension Record Interchange

AnCan – Boykin 9:57 PM
CAPRI is a VA system

Veterans Video Chat, October 21, 2025