Veterans Video Chat, February 3, 2026

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Editor’s Pick: C&P exam occurs after service-connection is established. (bj)

Topics Discussed
Taking care of your final affairs with VA’s help; submitting a disability claim for chronic kidney disease; understanding that States offer different Veterans benefits; federal funds drying up for veterans with substance abuse issues; what is AnCan’s Veterans Speaking Freely?; preparing for a C&P exam while being treated for prostate cancer; range of motion issues with your back; C&P exam occurs for disabilities after a service-connection has been established; how does the VA decide when treatment ends for prostate cancer disability claims; using the VA’s travel system when you receive VA Healthcare.

Chat

Eric Baker – Lafayette sent a chat · 8:18 PM
It is the VA Form 10-0137 VA Advance Directive: Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Will

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 9:24 PM
Jumping off Gents …. be well and see you in 2 weeks. O&U

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:29 PM
Good Night Rick!

Dan Gifford, Pensaola, fl sent a chat · 9:35 PM
Heading out for the night. Thanks for everything, Jim.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:35 PM
Good Night Dan

Eric Baker – Lafayette sent a chat · 9:36 PM
Me as well, thanks everyone! Have a good night!

Mark WV sent a chat · 9:37 PM
good Nite

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:37 PM
Good night, Eric and Mark

Bruce Schrimpf sent a chat · 9:45 PM
As always very informative! I appreciate your work on this! BDS

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:46 PM
captjim@ancan.org

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:46 PM
ancan.org/veterans

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:46 PM
veterans@ancan@org

Veterans Video Chat, February 3, 2026