Personal Statement Format

The following is a statement in support of John Doe as part of his claim for PTSD.
First I would like to establish my credentials. For eleven years I worked with John at the State of Illinois. As state employees we worked side by side on a daily basis. I had plenty of time to observe some of his mannerism and habits.
Along with my previous article 'The Value of a Personal Statement', this Format for a Personal Statement should be of value;
Personal Statement Format
Name: John Doe
Social: XXX-XX-XXXX
Contact Info: Address XXXXXXXXXX
Phone: (XXX)XXX-XXXX
e-mail: XXXXXXXXXXX@xxxx.com
Did you know that VA has developed many different Apps for your mobile device?
These apps range from VA Video Connect, Rx Refill, VA Health Chat, Virtual Care Manager, Mental Health Apps and more.
Simply go to the VA App Store and download the app for your device. VA also has a video to learn more there.
the VA Rx Refill app is one of these that might prove handy. You will need a "Premium Account" to use this. Simply select the image to go to this App's page.
Fairchild C-123K Provider
U.S. Air Force
Some Air Force Reservists who were crew members on C-123 Provider aircraft, formerly used to spray Agent Orange during the Vietnam War, have raised health concerns about exposure to residual amounts of herbicides on plane surfaces.
The Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) is making changes to keep Veterans safe from exposure to COVID-19 while continuing its mission of providing hearings and deciding appeals.
The following Information is from VA's website: https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/
For many of us who served in Germany during the 80’s, we have been unable to donate blood to the American Red Cross due to ‘Mad Cow Disease’. It appears that recently the Red Cross has lifted this restriction and only continuing restrictions for those who served in England during the 80’s.
to read more on the American Red Cross Blood Donations, please visit their website and this article...
As of May 2020 if you spent 3 months or more in England you cannot give blood. The document says criteria has changed but the document still shows 3 months in England.
C-File Requests
As of April 2020
The VA now has VA Form 20-10206, a form specifically used to get copies of:
The Value of a Personal Statement
How to Understand Your VA Claims File (C-File)
To file an initial or second appeal, you'll need to request your claims file from the VA. Here's what you'll find.