#55: Why a Great Buddy Letter Can Help You Win Your VA Claim!
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Veterans, want to know the key to writing a winning buddy letter? Brian Reese here from VA Claims Insider, and today, I’m telling you why a great buddy letter can help you win your VA claim and get the rating and compensation you deserve! BOOM! TIMESTAMPS & LINKS ⏩ 05:10 Lay statement, buddy letters they all mean the same thing ⏩ 07:00 You want to prove the Nexus ⏩ 11:00 Someone who’s is 18 years or older and has first hand knowledge can write a buddy letter ⏩ 13:35 What type of statement will hold more wait with a VA rater? ⏩ 17:30 Always be open, honest and truthful ⏩ 22:30 Mental health issues are usually hidden ⏩ 27:00 We need to talk about the uncomfortable issues ⏩ 30:25 What information should you put for the content? ⏩ 33:15 Have the buddy talk about your symptoms now ⏩ 35:45 I highly recommend that you still try and obtain medical evidence
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***Why a Great Buddy Letter Can Help You Win Your VA Claim!*** How to write a VA buddy letter for PTSD. When writing or obtaining a buddy letter for PTSD, you can simply use the VA Form 21-4138, Statement in Support of a Claim. I’ve heard others talk about why the VA Form 21-4138 might be hurting your VA claim… Guess what I think? I think they are WRONG. The VA Form 21-4138, in official .pdf format, is still the PREFERRED method of personal statements and buddy letters according to Rating Veteran Service Representatives (RVSRs), aka, VA Rating Officials. A great VA buddy letter for PTSD is short and sweet. Think less is more. We’re not writing a novel here veterans! 1: How do you know the Veteran? 2: What you witnessed or are witnessing. 3: The veterans’ current symptoms of the disability. 4: Sign and date your name to the best of your knowledge and belief.
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