If you construct a position claiming that something is good or bad or one thing is better than another, you've made a claim of value. Examples of claims of value are “The Wizard of Oz is the greatest movie of all time,” “Snowboarding is the greatest way to spend a vacation,” or “Indian food is the best food of all.”
An individual (including a sole proprietor) cannot ask for more than $12,500 in a claim. Corporations, partnerships and other entities (like government entities) cannot ask for more than $6,250.
A lay statement for the VA should follow this format: It is your opportunity to document all the physical, mental, emotional, personal and social changes you have observed. If you served alongside them and they are using your lay statement to corroborate an in-service stressor, include a detailed account of the event.
I began to develop a ringing in my ears during my service that never went away. I also believe I began developing hearing loss during that time as well. I did not seek medical treatment because I had no idea that the ringing would worsen over the course of my lifetime or that it was a serious condition.
So, if you are writing a buddy statement for a family member with PTSD, you might write, “My brother, Veteran, currently shows signs of anger issues, anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia. He has angry outbursts about three times per week.” Be sure to only include facts like this if you know that they're true.
I feared for my life every day of my deployment and had trouble sleeping. During my deployment, my symptoms of anxiety and depression started. I was diagnosed with PTSD in 2012 after being discharged from the Army.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
You may file a small claims case at our courthouse, Apopka, Ocoee and Winter Park locations. Visit our Locations page for complete details. Small claims cases can also be filed by mail or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal by registered users.
All filings for small claims matters can be submitted by any of these ways: In person at the Center Justice Center (700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701). By electronic filing using the Civil eFile website. By drop-box located by the front entrance of the Central Justice Center.