MLM 97 - Patricia Navarro - Army Veteran Provides Tips to Veterans Filing VA Claims

Military Law & Life Matters

While Patrica Navarro is not an attorney, as an Army Veteran, she is a fierce advocate for Veterans by helping them navigate the VA claims process. Ms. Navarro has been working with Mr. Barry Allen, a VA Disability Law Attorney for 9 years where she specializes in Veterans' Benefits Claim Appeals--helping Veterans get the benefits they deserve!

http://www.yourvaadvocate.com/

Links to the sites Patricia discussed during the Podcast

https://www.va.gov/find-forms/ Search for VA forms by number or keyword

https://www.va.gov/health-care/get-medical-records/ Request medical records from VA medical centers and clinics online

https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-5345/ Request medical records from VA medical centers and clinics via mail

https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-3288/ Request information from VBA, including Claims file

https://www.va.gov/records/get-military-service-records/ Request service/military records through the VA online

https://www.archives.gov/veterans National Personnel Records Center to request military records online

https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/documents/docs/standard_form_180.pdf Standard Form 180 to request entire military file, with instructions on where to send the request based on your service, via mail

https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/ How to apply for VA Healthcare online

https://www.va.gov/disability/file-disability-claim-form-21-526ez/introduction How to apply for Disability benefits online