Seeing I was rejected twice for a claim with the VA for colon cancer and secondary delibitating effects, should I re-file ie. PACT act?

2023-06-29T09:53:01-04:00

Re-file claim rejected twice by VA seeing K2 and GI cancers are now on list?

Response by MSgt Dominique Derr made Jun 29 at 2023 11:28 AM

2023-06-29T11:28:52-04:00

Always worth a shot. Even though the claims number have gone through the roof, the sooner you re-file the better

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 29 at 2023 12:21 PM

2023-06-29T12:21:31-04:00

Always try. They are doing a thorough screening at this point, your GI will have to tie directly to burn pits or very similar.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2023 3:48 PM

2023-06-29T15:48:08-04:00

Try contacting a VSO (Veterans Services Officer) from the VFW, DAV etc to assist you if you haven’t already tried them. They know the system quite well and may be helpful. Good luck.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jun 29 at 2023 5:09 PM

2023-06-29T17:09:31-04:00

Do you already have a disability with the VA? If you answer yes, do not refile a new claim. Go to the nearest VA Vet Center, the counselors there are trained to reopen an existing file (one that you got your rating of X%) and file it against that one. They are basically adding on. The advantage is that it will go faster than an creating a new one. Which has to be done from scratch.

Response by SPC David C. made Jun 29 at 2023 8:16 PM

2023-06-29T20:16:15-04:00

It's mentally exhausting, but yes. You need to be prepared for the long fight since the VA counts on you giving up and walking away in frustration. DAV was useless for me. After nearly 5 years of bac and forth bullshit, I ended up having to go with a private legal firm. No shit, within two weeks had results. Look up the Deuterman Law Group. They are worth their weight in gold.

Response by PFC D Teaford made Jul 14 at 2023 2:30 AM

2023-07-14T02:30:18-04:00

Absolutely! If you get denied again, find a VA approved lawyer to fight your case. They normally get 25-33% of you back pay as payment.