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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...

Can I Apply for VA Disability Benefits if I’ve Been Out of the Military for Years?

When you left the military, you might not have thought you needed disability benefits. Maybe you were young and healthy, eager to move on, or didn't...

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...

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,...

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...

Strategies to Boost Your VA Anxiety Rating to 70% or Higher

38 CFR § 4.130 Diagnostic Codes: 9400 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) 9403 (phobias) 9410 (other specified anxiety disorders) 9412 (panic disorder...

When Willful Misconduct Leads to a Denied VA Claim

38 CFR 3.301 38 CFR 3.302 38 CFR 3.1(n) When you apply for VA disability benefits, you expect the focus to be on your service-connected injuries or...

Do You Need a Nexus Letter for VA Claims for Presumptive Conditions?

When you're navigating a VA disability claim, one of the most talked-about tools is the nexus letter. A nexus letter from a VA doctor or private...

Why You Can’t Afford to Miss Your VA C&P Exam

When you file a claim for a VA disability increase , one of the most important steps in the process is the Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam....

Can You Still Access VA Benefits While Living Abroad?

If you're living outside the United States, you might worry that your hard-earned VA benefits no longer apply. The good news is that many of your VA...

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Are You Eligible for VA Disability through Agent Orange Presumptive Conditions?

If you were exposed to Agent Orange during your military service, you may qualify for VA disability benefits based on a list of "presumptive conditions." These conditions are automatically linked to Agent Orange exposure, so you don't have to prove the connection...

Finding the Right Help for Your VA Disability Claim

If you've already served your country, you shouldn't have to fight another battle just to access the benefits you earned. And yet, you may feel like you're "at war with the system" as you try to get the appropriate VA disability benefits. Fortunately, there are...

Are VA Benefits Still Possible for Other-than-Honorable Discharges?

If you received an other-than-honorable (OTH) discharge, you might feel like your service no longer counts, especially when it comes to accessing VA benefits. That stigma can hit hard when you see fellow veterans receiving care, compensation, or support that you've...

How to Deal With Unfavorable VA Medical Opinions

If you're applying for a VA disability increase, you'll likely get called in for a C&P exam. If the exam goes poorly, you could receive an unfavorable VA medical opinion. This usually means that the VA considers it "less likely than not" that your health condition...

Does the VA’s 5-Year Rule Impact Your PTSD Disability Rating?

If you've been receiving VA disability benefits for PTSD, you might worry that your rating could suddenly change—especially during a routine review. That's where the protection of the VA's five-year rule comes into play. This rule determines how the VA re-evaluates...