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How to Take Your VA Disability Rating from 80 to 100

If you're currently rated at 80% by the VA, you're likely already feeling the weight of significant health challenges. But you may also be feeling the financial pinch that comes with not yet reaching 100%. That final 20% can be the hardest climb, but it's also the...

How to Increase Your VA Rating for Major Depressive Disorder

Depression: 38 CFR § 4.130 Diagnostic Codes: 9433, 9434, 9435 If you're living with major depressive disorder (MDD) as a result of your military service, you already know how deeply it can impact your daily life. But knowing that doesn't automatically translate into...

Disabled Veterans: 7 Steps to Prepare for Your C&P Exam

Looking to file a new VA disability claim? Or to increase your rating so you can receive 100% disabled veteran benefits? Once you file your claim, the VA may reach out to you about getting a C&P exam (Compensation and Pension exam). This is a medical evaluation...

How to Access Your VA C-File Online

At VA Claims Academy, we deal with thousands of people who need to get help with their VA disability claim. And there's no better way to start this process than by reviewing your C-File (Claims File). If you're pursuing or appealing a VA disability claim, you'll want...