Veterans Video Chat, January 6, 2026

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Editor’s Pick: C&P exams when you are 100% permanent and total. (bj)

Topics Discussed
Establishing service connection is the hardest part of submitting a claim; C&P (compensation & pension) exams when you are 100% permanent and total; Community Care authorization needed to use Beneficiary Travel Self Service System (BTSSS); working with a VA C&P exam contractor; requesting IRS Form 1095-B from the VA; VA continues to reduce the backlog of claims; a couple of the members reported recently losing a friend and condolences were shared; be wary of unsolicited requests to consolidate your medical records.

Chat

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 5:33 PM
Beneficiary Travel Self Service System (BTSSS)

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 5:36 PM
BTSSS Portal https://dvagov-btsss.dynamics365portals.us/

TonyFig sent a chat · 5:48 PM
Does the VA send out tax forms for disability payments or are they only available electronically?

Mark WV sent a chat · 5:50 PM
There is no tax forms as your disability is tax free

TonyFig sent a chat · 5:51 PM
What about healthcare. this is from a VA newsletter Get your 2025 VA health care coverage tax form this January Your 1095-B IRS tax form shows proof that you had VA health coverage. Throughout January and no later than January 31, 2026, all VA health care beneficiaries will be able to electronically access their 2025 1095-B forms via their VA.gov account. Please note that VA will no longer automatically mail 1095-Bs to all Veterans. To request a paper copy by mail, please contact us at 877-222-VETS (8387) Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.

Bruce Schrimpf sent a chat · 6:14 PM
Great discussion all! Happy New Year!

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 6:18 PM
Good night Bruce!

TonyFig sent a chat · 6:21 PM
VA-FSC Vendor File Request Form (10091) This form is used for claim electronic payment

TonyFig sent a chat · 6:22 PM
This can be completed online

Mark WV sent a chat · 6:28 PM
Good Nite

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 6:28 PM
Good night Mark!

Bruce Schrimpf sent a chat · 6:50 PM
Kaiser thing is VERY suspucious!

Bob Schwartz U.S.N. Venice, FL. sent a chat · 6:52 PM
This sounds like a SCAM!!!!

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 6:58 PM
ancan.org/veterans

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 6:59 PM
veterans@ancan.org

Veterans Video Chat, January 6, 2026