Veterans Video Chat, 4/21/2026

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Editor’s Pick: Small acts of kindness go a long way. (bj)

Topics Discussed
Correcting your VA claim record when the VA thinks you stopped medical treatment; obtaining your medical records from the VA requires a FOIA request; work the AnCan network people in the group are willing to help you outside of AnCan sessions; when people go out of their way to help you find a positive way to thank them — small acts of kindness go a long way; in-person visits can produce better outcomes than phone or online interactions; ALS is considered to presumptive by the VA; understanding Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Subsection S (SMC-S) housebound benefits.

Chat

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 8:14 PM
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AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 8:17 PM
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Israel sent a chat · 8:40 PM
VSO

Israel sent a chat · 8:40 PM
Another benefit og going to your local VA office in person is that they usally have VSO offices in the same building.

Hank Zajic Springfield VA sent a chat · 9:07 PM
I have to head off. Best regards to all and thank you for a great meeting Capt Jim!

Bruce Schrimpf sent a chat · 9:10 PM
If any VA intake person who is a male wants to argue that getting a shot in the penis is not really a disability, let that goof be the first to volunteer for the proceedure!

Eric Baker – Lafayette sent a chat · 9:18 PM
I am going to sign off for the night! Thank you everyone!

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:19 PM
Good night Eric!

Bruce Schrimpf sent a chat · 9:54 PM
Bruce is 80

Bruce Schrimpf sent a chat · 9:59 PM
Good seeing all if you again. Great job Jim!

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 10:00 PM
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Veterans Video Chat, 4/21/2026