Did you know the VA has a list of around 40 chronic diseases that may be presumed connected to your service—even if you never reported symptoms on active duty?

In this episode, VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer walks you through the “chronic disease presumption,” a powerful tool for veterans seeking VA disability benefits. Ed explains which conditions qualify under 38 CFR 3.309(a), how the presumption works if your diagnosis or symptoms appear within one year (or longer for some conditions) after leaving service, and what medical and lay evidence you’ll need to support your claim.

You’ll discover why hearing loss, tinnitus, psychosis, and conditions like bipolar disorder fall under this presumption and learn practical steps for gathering evidence such as buddy statements and private medical opinions. Ed also shares a real-life example of winning a 100% rating for a veteran whose symptoms began after service.

list of chronic conditions: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/chapter-I/part-3/subpart-A/subject-group-ECFR39056aee4e9ff13/section-3.309

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GO-MqhAH648

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