How to Prove the 4 Pillars of a VA Service Connection Claim by Chris Attig Take this Course Course Content Lessons Status 1 Attachment 1: Character of Discharge Chart 2 Attachment 2: Combined Ratings Table 3 Attachment 3: Impairment Rating Worksheet 4 Attachment 5: Extra-Schedular Rating Workflow 5 Attachment 6: The “Allen” case: Impact of Drug & Alcohol Use on Eligibility. 6 Attachment 7: The “Horn” Case – How the VA Screws up the Presumptions of Soundness and Aggravation. 7 Attachment 8: The “Esteban” Case – Pyramid Ratings and the “Same Disability – Same Manifestation” Concept. 8 Attachment 9 – The “Thun” Case – 3 Steps to Proving an Extra Schedular Rating. 9 Lesson 01: Disclaimer (How to Prove the 4 Pillars of a VA Claim) 10 Lesson 02: Introduction (How to Prove the 4 Pillars of your VA Service Connection Claim) 11 Lesson 03: Pillar 1 – Basic Eligibility Concepts 12 Lesson 04: Pillar 1 – Special Issues (Line of Duty, Drugs/Alcohol, Bridge Claims) 13 Lesson 05: Pillar 1 – Presumptions of Soundness & Aggravation 14 Lesson 06: Pillar 2 – Service Connection and the Eligible Diagnosis 15 Lesson 07: Pillar 2 – How to Prove the Eligible Diagnosis 16 Lesson 08: Pillar 2 – Service Connection and the In-Service Event 17 Lesson 09: Pillar 2 – Proving the In-Service Event 18 Lesson 10: Pillar 2 – Nexus (Direct Service Connection) 19 Lesson 11: Pillar 2 – Nexus (Secondary and Aggravation Service Connection) 20 Lesson 12: Pillar 3 – An Overview of Impairment Ratings « ‹ › » page 1 / 2
