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Gotta give you a thumbs up. Spent 21 years in the Airborne Infantry, Mechanized Infantry and Special Forces, and they all told me the same shit: suck it up.

@DewayneKimble

11 ай бұрын

Many of us where told that by our unites and section chiefs. I'm trying to educated active duty members about that now.

You are spot on Sarge. It's extremely frowned on if you go on sick calls! I was 1st SOCOM Airborne and jump pay requirement are that you are active on jump status and jump every 90 days or less?! It's been 30 yrs and I can remember my First Sargent telling me that I was a strap hanger! Now my neck is killing me.

@DewayneKimble

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Some many examiners don't understand this. You can now get your signed copy of my new book "VA CLAIMS SUCCESS - Your Guide To Maximizing Your VA Compensation Benefits": store.kmd89.com/

Paratrooper in the house.... So true. I went to a C&P examination and the doctor wrote something to the effect - it is not likely that her lower back injury/pain was caused by the military. I had handwritten medical documentation in my medical file which he completely overlooked. In all of a 5 minute exam he wrote a less than favorable statement in my file. Got denied by VA and had to file a higher level review clear and unmistakable evidence.

@DewayneKimble

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you win your claim on the next round.

@paratroopergirl4064

3 жыл бұрын

I'm at 100% P&T, but still wondering about the HLR for my lumbar. We'll see what happens....

@timpalmer-logstolumber1999

3 жыл бұрын

keep after them, keep refiling, it took me 4 years to get my claim for back injury. hope it doesn't take you that long, good luck.

@paratroopergirl4064

3 жыл бұрын

@@timpalmer-logstolumber1999 ----Oh, I'm not giving up. One of my army buddies was just awarded $53,000 for HLR CUE.

@DewayneKimble

3 жыл бұрын

@@timpalmer-logstolumber1999 You would be correct.

“Hooah, Airborne All The Way DK”! Great stuff.

@DewayneKimble

4 ай бұрын

1CAV leads the way but you knew that lol. Thanks for the support to the channel. Do you want to be educated on the VA claims process, connect with us at www.kmd89.com "Don't Be Frustrated, Get Educated"

@towdjumper5

4 ай бұрын

Hooah, I knew you were gonna say that brother. Thanks for the great info.I’m 100% P&T finally after fighting for it for 32 years. I love watching your videos.

I was in the 82nd and 11B. I’m currently in denial hell right now. The C & P examiner diagnosed me with both TBI and depressive disorder. I have clear MRIs from outside doctors indicating the historical injury. Unfortunately, the denial is based on no reports while in service. I have buddy statements. Yes, it was a peer pressure culture. Anyone, who went to medical was referred to as a broke “D”. Being in the combat arms and in all male unit, it was common to receive the derogatory insults. It was an effective solution to less sick call, but that design isn’t helping my case. I struggle everyday with this impairment. Thanks for the video Sir!

@DewayneKimble

11 ай бұрын

Your welcome and you explained it well. Some examiners get it and others don't. Don't give up, there is an examiner out there that will understand what you shared. You can now get your signed copy of my new book "VA CLAIMS SUCCESS - Your Guide To Maximizing Your VA Compensation Benefits": store.kmd89.com/

@classifiedsincebirth

8 ай бұрын

I have the same situation. I was in 82nd, and was injured several times, all documented. One injury was from a parachute accident during a mass tac jump and had severe headaches actually written in my medical reports, along with broken bones, I have a copy of. The VA denied TBI because I was never actually diagnosed with TBI while active. This is the stupidest thing I ever saw....denied...?

@towdjumper5

4 ай бұрын

3\504th P. I. R. Brother. 89 to 97.”AATW.”So true Broke D….

I just won my VA disability claim last week after fighting them for over 2-years for Asthma as well as rhinitis with epistaxis, I never was around any burn pits, just Jet engine exhaust fumes etc, , I was in the air force as a jet mechanic on the C-141's and had very bad breathing as well as nose sinus issues all recorded while I was in the Air force, way back in 1965- to 1969. so to all of you old vets like me, it is NEVER too late to file a claim, but of course you must show 100% fully documented VA doctor as well as hospital medical records from your time in the service like I had from my C-Files to prove it was ALL service connected. BTW In my case at least, I did NOT need to have a nexus letter to prove any of this.

@DewayneKimble

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on winning your claim.

@marshaking2802

3 жыл бұрын

Presumptive Service Connection for Respiratory Conditions Due to Exposure to Particulate Matter The interim final rule will be published 8/5/21 for these 3 conditions: Sinusitis; Rhinitis; and Asthma 🤓

Excellent information!!! Thank you.

@DewayneKimble

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

Can you do a seperate video on conditions for the Air Assault Badge ?

@DewayneKimble

Жыл бұрын

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Just discovering your channel, I tried this, and just like you said, I had no proof of jumps, they did recognized that I completed jump school but I had no proof of jumps when I was at my unit. I had to show old LES's showing that I was receiving jump pay, which you can only get by making at least one jump every 90 days. They still denied my claim because like you, I was in a unit that frowned upon going to sick call, so I "sucked it up," sucks now.

@DewayneKimble

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for viewing the video, If you are in an Airborne unit, you have to make so many jumps to stay on jump status. Examiners that are not veterans, do not know this. The C & P exam will show why the doctor said no.

Officers also have to suck it up. Don't be weak, bad example...was told to not wear the foot brace - Japanese Jump Boot, take a motrin and drive on airborne! I am struggling now with low back and hip pain...feet ass head landings, nerve conditions like restless leg, periodic limb movement...thanks for doing these.

@DewayneKimble

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome, let us know how it turns out. You can now get your signed copy of my new book "VA CLAIMS SUCCESS - Your Guide To Maximizing Your VA Compensation Benefits": store.kmd89.com/

Thank you for the valuable information.

Good video 🤘🏾

@DewayneKimble

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 💯

Why would you jump out of a perfectly good airplane? Hell, The door was open

@DewayneKimble

11 ай бұрын

That's a good one. thanks for sharing.

Yes. I was a paratrooper and they keep denying me even though its in my records.

@DewayneKimble

Жыл бұрын

I'm hearing that a lot these days.

@Tkh21209

Жыл бұрын

Yes me too I am a f***ing jumpmaster and have knee hips back and shoulder documented during active duty. But since I filed 4 years after I got out and have shown limited ROM the C&P denied me as less favorable since no "chronicity" its pending LHI IMO after HLR duty to assist error

So I served in the 82nd 79-82. Have just now realized most of my spine, neck and shoulder problems are jump related. Have my military medical file now and it clearly shows many visits to army med for injury’s sustained during “airborne operations “. Is it to o late for me to even attempt filing a claim since it’s been over 40 years since ETs?

@DewayneKimble

Жыл бұрын

No, it's not to late.

@AltonJones-sh2sb

Жыл бұрын

Yeah,18 plus years on jump status,suck to be an old Paratrooper,Good luck with your claim,remember to keep your feet and knees together.

I can tell you that as an Infantry Officer there was a tremendous amount of pressure not to EVER go on sick call. I dislocated my shoulder during one jump and broke my tail bone with a tree landing on a night jump and both times was told to suck it up and get out there and lead your men during the following field exercise. I got stitched up at least on three occasions in the field that I remember by our medic and to this day carry the scars of the shitty stitch job they did. (they were learning and in all cases but one the stitches didn't rip out so it's all good) but to the point that if that officer said no one tells you to suck it up and drive on, well he must have been that guy in the rear we always hear about.

@DewayneKimble

5 ай бұрын

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Yes me too I am a f***ing jumpmaster and have knee hips back and shoulder documented during active duty. But since I filed 4 years after I got out and have shown limited ROM the C&P denied me as less favorable since no "chronicity" its pending LHI IMO after HLR duty to assist error

@DewayneKimble

Жыл бұрын

Wish you luck with your claim going forward.

@seralaltidor370

5 ай бұрын

What was your result? I was also denied for no chronicity.

Airborne/Air Assault/ Sapper Rough Terrain Paratrooper(only company in the US Military). Had over 20 jumps plus over 6 Rough Terrain jumps. Most of my neck injuries was from Rough Terrain Jumps. Using specialize gear to plow though the trees and getting hung up than repelling to the ground. Several injuries but being at FORT BRAGG its a no, no to go to sick call, plus if you went to sick call you more than likely loose your R/T slot and will be replaced and your position will be filled. I finally got my c5c6 fusion done. Been fighting claims since 2008. Hopefully before I die I will get my claims.

@DewayneKimble

4 ай бұрын

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Do we have to have a jump log? I'm new to this stuff. When I was in my Airborne unit we made a bunch of jumps , Some at air shows , mostly night jumps. And half those jumps were rear PLFs . Balls of the feet , but , head.

@DewayneKimble

Жыл бұрын

Never heard of having to have one. Can you explain what is involved to do a jump, what it the weight you have on, the rate of decent. Also, have you read articles about the injuries from being Airborne.

No illusions whatsoever that soldiers were constantly being told to suck up or don't be a sham master.

@DewayneKimble

Жыл бұрын

Have to report those issues to medical.

Thank you for the awesome information!!! I know you spoke about this before, but on what form and where on the form does the rater list all the information used as evidence?

@DewayneKimble

3 жыл бұрын

The evidence section of the rating decision.

@marshaking2802

3 жыл бұрын

In your packet, 1st letter starts with Dear…..; second letter is the rating decision look for Reasons For Decision 😉

Wish me luck, mental @0800 tomorrow. I got my Chile today, took 6 months to get it

@DewayneKimble

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I missed this comment. How did it turn out.

@Canes100

2 жыл бұрын

I was not service connected, even though the decision letter states “at least as likely as not” 50% or greater was caused by an in service event as stated in my active duty records

@Canes100

2 жыл бұрын

I did a HLR had a virtual c&p exam in December and was denied, they list the denial as secondary. Currently have supplemental on file and added an IMO. We’ll see what happeneds

@ANGST97B2P

Жыл бұрын

@@Canes100 any updates?

I filed for knee and back pain after my tour in Iraq (2005). I stated I was airborne infantry (11B) for 10 years at that point and it was declined. I have no medical records from when I was with the 82nd showing injury because going to sick call was not a good thing at all. I can verify that if we had gone to sick call in my units I served in, you were pretty much labeled a sh!* bag. I do have my jump log though showing all my jumps. I do have civilian documentation from the past couple years showing a lower back disc herniation though. Going to try to fight for it again i think.

@DewayneKimble

Жыл бұрын

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Great video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I have orders awarding me the Air Assault badge that I kept copy of. It’s not on my DD214. Would that copy of orders be enough in order for me to ask VA to concede my back, shoulders and hip claim?

@DewayneKimble

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome. intent to file, request from the branch, obtain your DD 215.

So I filed a VA claim right when I got back from Iraq for lower back pain. I just stated it was due to 10 years of airborne infantry service. It was denied. This was in 2006 so now I have MRIs and medical documentation from the past few years showing my back is injured. Can I appeal that claim from so long ago and focus on my airborne jumps and combat service? I have my actual jump log showing all the dates and how many jumps I did.

@DewayneKimble

10 ай бұрын

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I was airborne and a combat medic, so me wanting to do some claims, remind you I was a medic . Can I tell the examiner I was just sucking it up and treating myself, will that work?

@DewayneKimble

Жыл бұрын

Due to you being Airborne they should request an exam but not being a medic and not getting it documented.

My VA Med Center neurologist diagnosed Ménières syndrome and said the cause was combat. He said I should file a claim for 100% disability. Regarding being in combat, turns out my DD 214 in 1974 was filled out by an idiot yeoman (that's the Navy's version of a clerk or secretary). He didn't list ALL my valor awards, including the Combat Action Ribbon (a high precedence award). Side note: I know, I know, you are thinking "Why didn't you look over your DD214 and insist that clerk correct it, you fool." Well, I was concluding four years of service, one year in Vietnam, and I was 22 years old. At that age when sitting at the yeoman's desk all I was concerned about was how big a check I was getting because I had 30 days unused leave and final pay coming. Plus I was busy calculating how many minutes it would take to pass through the main gate, and debating in my mind "should I run, or would that look stupid, so I should walk." Anyway, when I filed my claim I was able to provide all kinds of detail on weapons used, combat operations, etc. I even had stat sheets on how many and type of missions we went on, firefight stats, etc. Alas, all my statements established was that I was perhaps a good fairy tale teller. Moreover, officially my file documented nothing about my being in actual combat. But fortunate for me, I have always been a pack rat. In my Vietnam scrap book, that I bought in Hong Kong for about two dollars, I had inserted a lot of military-related items. One item was a Memo from Commander Naval Forces Vietnam congratulating me on being awarded, drum roll please, the Combat Action Ribbon. The Memo had a lot of highfalutin military gobbledygook in it, so any reader would conclude it was genuine. End result: IMO that Memo and Combat Action Ribbon established my credibility, that what I was saying was true. I think that because the VA rated me 100% P & T within 8 weeks of filing my claim. I assume that was because, as you tell us, I sounded truthful and credible.

@DewayneKimble

Жыл бұрын

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I submitted my jump log and diploma

@DewayneKimble

8 ай бұрын

Good luck with your claim. You can now get your signed copy of my new book "VA CLAIMS SUCCESS - Your Guide To Maximizing Your VA Compensation Benefits": store.kmd89.com/

Hello Dwayne, I really would like to have a conversation with you. I could really use your help. You have the expertise that I need dealing my particular problem derives from a employer level that worked for the VA claims. How can I contact you. Thank you in andvane for your much enticipated reply.

@DewayneKimble

Жыл бұрын

I'm retired from the VA, don't know how I can help. Have you check the information I provided in the description section of all my videos.

What about Air Assault training and the orders and award can be provided.

@DewayneKimble

7 ай бұрын

I've conceded that as well and it has been granted. It's going to depend on how you word the claim and explain it to the examiner if you are awarded a C & P exam. You can now get your signed copy of my new book "VA CLAIMS SUCCESS - Your Guide To Maximizing Your VA Compensation Benefits": store.kmd89.com/

@beaconoflightinstituteforv5947

7 ай бұрын

@@DewayneKimble the copy of his order and statement showing that he was award a certificate for successfully completing Air Assault training was located. That information has been added to his claims. He resubmit for his original denied claim and supplement secondary claims. Along with the 4138 and 1242 that was sent to him from VA. Also, my husband and I are trying to figure out why the 0845 keeps getting denied. I think that we should leave off American legion as the organization and just put my information.

Can you file a claim if your Mos was 11B and you didn't see combat.

@DewayneKimble

11 ай бұрын

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My squad leader, platoon sergeant and first sergeant all frowned upon going to sick call about any ailments we had after a jumps. This is a good video and I’m taking notes because I loss my first claim while filing for my knees. 🪂

@DewayneKimble

Жыл бұрын

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@QuDotG34

Жыл бұрын

@@DewayneKimble yes. Of course they did. And ok I’m on it. I’m at 70% right now with my current claim in the decision phase. I suppose once I get the results I will need more info on what to do next. Thanks.

@ANGST97B2P

10 ай бұрын

@@QuDotG34 any luck on getting rated for jump status injuries? Reading these comments, I haven't seen anyone get connected this way. @Dewaynekimble, any positive feedback or testimonials you can share? I have C and P coming up. I explained in 4138 these unreported injuries were due to abnormal traumatic pressure on joints and falling at an average speed of 18 ft per second with older-style parachutes and being discouraged from seeking treatment.

@QuDotG34

10 ай бұрын

@@ANGST97B2P I did get 20% for my back. As for my knees, I had to resubmit my claim because of the way I worded it in the original claim. I was uneducated at the time and filed a blind claim. With the VA it’s all about wording and being clear and specific. I think as long as you point out the fact that you have a parachute badge and direct them to your DD-214 which should have that info. You should be good. I’m back in the cue now waiting for them to make a decision again. Good luck to you.

@ANGST97B2P

10 ай бұрын

@@QuDotG34 thank you, for the information. I provided my jump log and DD-214.. how long have you been out?