Veterans Video Chat, April 7, 2026

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AnCan reminds all Participants that Adverse Events experienced from prescribed drugs or protocols should be reported to the pharmaceutical manufacturer or the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). To do so call 1-800-332-1066 or download interactive FDA Form 3500, https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download/.

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Editor’s Pick: Applying for VA Health Care benefits. (bj)

Topics Discussed
Losing Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) when your treated prostate cancer gets rated on its residual effects; establishing service connection for prostate cancer when you didn’t deploy to Southwest or Southeast Asia; importance of intent to file in establishing your start pay date for a disability claim; applying for VA Health Care benefits; Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam notification informs you which claims are included in the exam; strategies and data gathering to support chronic kidney disease (CKD) claims; linking CKD to radiation treatment residuals or urinary incontience; preparing for Board of Veterans Appeals hearing; understanding the difference between an a formal appeal and supplemental claim; billing questions when the doctor or practice you’re seeing changes under Community Care.

Chat

Eric Baker – Lafayette sent a chat · 9:30 PM
I am going to head out gentlemen, have a great evening and see you all in two weeks!

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:32 PM
Good night Eric!

Israel sent a chat · 9:48 PM
Sorry, I have to run. See you next time.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:50 PM
Good night Israel

Bruce Schrimpf sent a chat · 9:57 PM
Great meeting! Learned a lot!

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 10:05 PM
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Veterans Video Chat, April 7, 2026