Veterans Video Chat, January 20, 2026

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Editor’s Pick: Advocating for yourself is not easy, but it’s pays off! (bj)

Topics Discussed
Dealing with an inconclusive or open to interpretation letter of support from your doctor; benefit of submitting a fully developed claim; submitting a VA claim for a secondary condition; importance of putting in the work—advocating for yourself is not as easy as we make it sound; verify all the evidence you submitted for your claim was considered; TERA assessed on each claim; converting military retirement benefits to Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC); updates on travel claims for medical appointments.

Chat

TonyFig sent a chat · 8:35 PM
what is an ACE exam?

Bob Schwartz U.S.N. Venice, FL. sent a chat · 8:37 PM
ACE=Acceptable Clinical Evidence. It is a records review only.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 8:38 PM
https://www.va.gov/resources/va-claim-exam/

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:04 PM
@Mark – Well said!

Eric Baker – Lafayette, IN sent a chat · 9:04 PM
Have to go! Thank you everyone, see you next time!!

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:04 PM
Have a good evening, Eric!

Luther cowden sent a chat · 9:11 PM
Good night gentlemen, have to go.

Bruce Schrimpf sent a chat · 9:18 PM
Nice seeing all of you again, keep up the good fight!

Bruce Schrimpf sent a chat · 9:26 PM
The designations for “Armed Conflict” sound very broad indeed.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:26 PM
veterans@ancan.org

Bob Schwartz U.S.N. Venice, FL. sent a chat · 9:26 PM
Another good mtg., have to go, see everyone next week.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:27 PM
Have a good night, Bob!

Bruce Schrimpf sent a chat · 9:30 PM
I know! BDS

Veterans Video Chat, January 20, 2026