{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"theSITREP Podcast","title":"VA Disability - with Mike Figlioli, VFW Director of National Veterans Services","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2418,"description":"In this episode, the SITREP asks Mike Figlioli, VFW Director of National Veterans Services, about VA disability: what is it, how to apply, and more.  To connect with the SITREP:- Email us ideas at theSITREP@va.gov- For video podcasts, visit https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thesitrep- Sign up for theSITREP eNewsletter at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVA/subscriber/new?topic_id=USVA_485For additional information, on this topic, visit: https://www.va.gov/disability/For VFW assistance, visit: https://www.vfw.org/ or https://pactactinfo.org/To call for VFW assistance, dial: 816-756-3390 for Kansas City, VFW HQ or202-543-2239 for Mike Figlioli's office in DCTo find an accredited VSO or attorney, visit: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.aspFor NASDVA, visit: https://nasdva.us/For NACVSO, visit: https://www.nacvso.org/00:00 Introduction00:37 What is VA disability?00:58 What is the process for applying?02:06 Does applying cost money?03:05 When to get help from VSO or attorney?04:37 Does a Veteran have to be a Combat Veteran for benefits?05:44 Is VA disability tax free?06:07 How can VA disability money be used?06:46 What does service-connection mean?07:25 What does presumptive condition mean?08:44 What is Intent to File?10:56 Can multiple claims be submitted in the same time period?13:19 What is a VA disability appeal?15:09 How does VA approve or deny claims?18:12 Missing evidence for a claim19:43 Does VA disability pass on to a spouse or family member?20:38 What is a NEXUS letter?21:35 Can a Veteran reapply for VA disability, even after denial?24:31 Advice regarding Statement to Support [buddy statement]25:57 What is the 5 year rule?26:25 What is the 20 year rule?27:25 Three tips for applying for VA disability30:28 Three tips for finding a good VSO32:47 Three common mistakes when submitting a claim34:57 What services do VFW Veteran Service Officers provide?37:14 Does a Veteran need to be in VFW to get help from VFW?38:12 How to connect with a VFW...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/c3iRylHz52np6epNXDbVN1WZtgC9wWOqGWSIXRuVnpY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI4MTIyLzE2ODMx/Mjc2MDQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}