Special Programs
Burn Pit Exposure and PACT Act Benefits
How the PACT Act expanded benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins.
October 15, 202618 min read
VA claims blog
Expert guidance, insights, and resources to help you navigate the VA disability claims process.
Special Programs
Presumptive Service Connection: What Qualifies
Learn which conditions automatically qualify for service connection based on your service.
October 12, 202617 min read
Evidence & Documentation
DBQs (Disability Benefits Questionnaires) Guide
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October 8, 202618 min read
Claims Process
VA Claim Timeline: What to Expect
Realistic timeline for VA claims processing and factors that affect claim duration.
October 5, 202620 min read
Claims Process
Intent to File: Protecting Your Effective Date
Why filing an Intent to File can secure up to a year of retroactive benefits.
October 1, 202618 min read
Evidence & Documentation
Nexus Letters: Getting Medical Opinions That Win
How to obtain effective nexus letters from medical professionals to support service connection.
September 24, 202619 min read
Healthcare
VA Healthcare Enrollment and Priority Groups
Navigate the VA healthcare system and understand which priority group you fall into.
September 21, 202619 min read
Benefits & Compensation
Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Explained
How severely disabled veterans can receive additional compensation through SMC.
September 17, 202618 min read
Common Conditions
Migraine Headaches: VA Rating Criteria
Learn what evidence you need to support a migraine disability claim and potential rating levels.
September 10, 202618 min read
Common Conditions
Knee and Joint Conditions: Filing Your Claim
How to document and claim knee, hip, and other joint conditions for VA disability benefits.
September 7, 202619 min read
Common Conditions
Back Pain and Spine Conditions: VA Rating Guide
Understanding how the VA rates back and spine conditions, including range of motion testing.
September 3, 202618 min read
Common Conditions
Tinnitus and Hearing Loss VA Claims
Essential information for filing tinnitus and hearing loss claims, two of the most common VA disabilities.
August 31, 202619 min read
Common Conditions
Sleep Apnea Claims: Requirements and Success Tips
How to file a successful sleep apnea claim as a primary or secondary condition.
August 27, 202618 min read
Special Programs
Agent Orange Exposure: VA Benefits Guide
Complete guide to Agent Orange-related benefits and presumptive conditions for Vietnam War veterans.
August 24, 202619 min read
Special Programs
Gulf War Syndrome and Presumptive Conditions
Understanding Gulf War presumptive conditions and how they simplify the claims process for Gulf War veterans.
August 20, 202618 min read
Benefits & Compensation
Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU)
Learn how TDIU can provide 100% compensation even with a lower combined rating if you can't work.
August 17, 202618 min read
Evidence & Documentation
Buddy Statements: Powerful Evidence for Your Claim
How to use buddy letters and lay statements to strengthen your VA disability claim with witness testimony.
August 13, 202619 min read
Ratings & Appeals
Decision Review Options After a VA Denial
Explore your options for appealing a denied VA claim, including supplemental claims, higher-level reviews, and board appeals.
August 10, 202618 min read
Claims Process
C&P Exam Tips: Ace Your Compensation Exam
Lead with C&P exam tips to ace your compensation and pension appointment
August 6, 202619 min read
Ratings & Appeals
VA Math Explained: How Combined Ratings Work
Understand the unique VA math system that determines your combined disability rating.
August 3, 202618 min read
Mental Health
PTSD Claims: What Veterans Need to Know
Comprehensive guide to filing PTSD claims, including evidence requirements and rating criteria.
July 30, 202619 min read
Ratings & Appeals
Secondary Conditions: Maximizing Your VA Rating
Secondary conditions are one of the most powerful tools for increasing your VA disability rating — learn how to identify, document, and file secondary claims to maximize your compensation.
July 26, 202619 min read
Claims Process
Service Connection: The Key to VA Benefits
Understanding how to establish service connection for your disability is crucial for VA benefit approval.
July 23, 202619 min read
Evidence & Documentation
VA Claim Evidence: What You Need to Win
Essential types of evidence that strengthen your VA disability claim and increase your chances of approval.
June 25, 202619 min read
Claims Process
How to File Your First VA Disability Claim
Step-by-step guide for veterans filing their first VA disability claim, from gathering evidence to submitting your application.
June 22, 202620 min read
Claims Process
Top 10 Most Common VA Disability Claims
Discover the most frequently filed VA disability claims and what makes them successful.
June 22, 202616 min read
Ratings & Appeals
Understanding VA Disability Ratings: A Complete Guide
Learn how the VA assigns disability ratings from 0% to 100%, and how these ratings determine your monthly compensation.
June 22, 202613 min read