Trajector Medical is a company that assists veterans in navigating the process of filing for disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The company focuses on developing comprehensive medical evidence to support veterans’ claims for service-connected disabilities. Their mission centers on helping veterans secure the benefits they are medically, legally, and ethically entitled to receive.
Understanding Trajector Medical
Founded in 2014, Trajector Medical recognized that many individuals, including veterans, struggle with disability claims due to inadequate medical evidence. The company’s headquarters are located in Gainesville, Florida. Trajector Medical provides specialized medical evidence services to support claims for VA, Social Security, and workers’ compensation benefits.
The company’s approach involves applying medical knowledge to a veteran’s specific situation, evaluating current symptoms, and assessing existing VA disability ratings. They help clients document their complete disability narrative by gathering and documenting relevant medical conditions, their causes, and symptoms. This includes identifying when conditions began and linking primary and secondary conditions.
Navigating VA Disability Claims with Trajector
Trajector Medical assists veterans by developing professional medical evidence. Licensed medical experts gather important medical evidence, documenting medical conditions, their origins, symptoms, and connections between health issues to construct a comprehensive medical history.
The process includes thorough evaluations by nurses, with consultations lasting several hours depending on the veteran’s health conditions. These evaluations aim to uncover service-connected conditions and analyze potential links between a veteran’s current health issues and their military service. Trajector Medical then compiles this evidence into a personalized medical packet designed to clearly document service connection and demonstrate the severity of the condition. The company does not file claims or represent veterans before the VA; instead, they provide the medical documentation that veterans can use to support their applications.
The Importance of Medical Evidence
Comprehensive and accurate medical evidence forms the foundation of any VA disability claim. It establishes a direct link between a veteran’s military service and their current disability. Strong medical documentation helps ensure the correct disability rating, as higher ratings result in greater compensation. Many veterans encounter difficulties in securing benefits because they lack sufficient medical documentation of their injuries or disabilities from their time in service.
The Veterans Claims Assistance Act (VCAA) of 2000 mandates that the VA must help veterans collect necessary health records and accept medical evidence from sources beyond government providers. This law underscores the importance of independent medical evidence in proving eligibility for benefits. Trajector Medical addresses this challenge by developing medical opinions and literature reviews that veterans can submit to the VA, ensuring that their medical story is fully presented. This specialized assistance is particularly beneficial for conditions that may not have been extensively documented during active duty or for complex cases involving secondary conditions.
Who Can Benefit from Trajector Medical
Trajector Medical serves veterans pursuing or seeking to increase their VA disability benefits. This includes veterans with service-connected conditions not fully recognized or adequately rated by the VA. The company aims to assist those who are struggling to navigate the complex VA claims process on their own.
Veterans denied claims or who believe their current disability ratings are too low can utilize Trajector Medical’s services to gather additional medical evidence. This support is particularly helpful for conditions that might be overlooked or underdiagnosed, or for establishing a service connection for conditions that developed years after leaving service. The company offers a service model where clients pay only if they receive increased benefits, which can be an appealing option for veterans seeking assistance.