Many claimants begin with a diagnosis and then try to work backward. That approach can create problems—especially when records are scattered across years.
Instead, we start with a timeline you can defend:
- where you lived, trained, worked, or were assigned
- the approximate dates you were at/around affected water systems
- when symptoms began and how they progressed
- what doctors documented over time
In a town like Blacksburg—where people often move for work, school, or medical care—documents can end up with different providers or employers. Getting the timeline right early helps prevent delays later.


