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The latest VA disability news, benefit updates, and strategic guidance for maximizing your claims.
The VA rates migraines under Diagnostic Code 8100, and the difference between a 10% and 50% rating comes down to how well you document your prostrating attacks. Here is what you need to know.
The VA's Benefits Delivery at Discharge program lets you file your disability claim before you even clear the base. Here is what you need to know to use it right.
VA Aid and Attendance is one of the most underused benefits available to disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. Here is what the regulation actually requires and how to file.
Secondary service connection allows veterans to receive VA disability compensation for conditions that are caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability. This claim process is governed by 38 CFR 3.310, which outlines the criteria for establishing causation or aggravation.
Sleep apnea is one of the most commonly claimed VA disabilities, but many veterans leave money on the table by not understanding how Diagnostic Code 6847 works. Here is what you need to know to get the rating you earned.
A Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam is a VA medical evaluation that assesses the severity and service connection of your claimed conditions, directly impacting your disability rating. The examiner's opinion holds significant weight in the VA's decision-making process, making preparation for the exam crucial.
A nexus letter can make or break your VA claim. Learn what it must include, who can write it, and how to get one that the VA will accept.
Can't work because of service-connected disabilities? TDIU pays at the 100% rate even if your combined rating is lower. Here's how to qualify.
The Supplemental Claim is the most common appeal path. Learn when to use it, what evidence you need, and how to file VA Form 20-0995.
Already service-connected? You may qualify for secondary conditions. Learn what secondary claims are, common examples, and how to file.
38 CFR is the rulebook the VA uses to rate disabilities. Learn how to read it, find your condition, and understand what rating you qualify for.
Your C&P exam can determine your rating. Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and 7 proven tips to ensure the examiner captures your true condition.