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Understanding How to Get Permanent and Total Disability from the VA

If you’re navigating the VA disability system, you may have heard the phrase “Permanent and Total Disability” or seen “P&T” used in...

What Are the Different Types of Service Connection for My VA Disability?

If you're filing for a VA rating increase, one of the most important concepts to understand is service connection. Without proving a connection...

What’s the Timeline for a VA Rating Increase Decision?

If you’ve submitted a claim for a VA disability increase, it’s natural to start watching the calendar and wondering when you’ll get a decision. But...

Don’t Jeopardize Your VA Claim with These Nexus Letter Mistakes

You've served your country, and now you're navigating the complex world of VA disability claims. One of the most important things the VA wants to...

Are You Eligible for a VA Rating Increase for Back Pain?

38 CFR, Part 4, Subpart B If you're a veteran living with chronic back pain, you're not alone, and you’ve probably wondered how the VA decides what...

Was Your VA Claim Remanded? Here’s What You Need to Know

When you receive a decision from the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA), it can feel like you’ve reached the final step in your journey—but that’s not...

Are VA Mental Health Ratings Changing? Here’s What to Expect

The VA has proposed a shakeup to its mental health rating system. The current administration is reviewing the proposed changes, and we’re waiting to...

The Easiest Way to Get a 100% VA Rating for PTSD

PTSD: 38 CFR 4.130 If you served in the military and have PTSD, you’re in very good company. PTSD is one of the most common VA claims, and we don’t...

Are You Eligible for a VA Disability Increase for GERD?

38 CFR 4.114, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Diagnostic Code: 7206 Typical Rating Range: 0%,10%, 30%, 50%, 80% On May 19, 2024, the VA...

Why Now is the Perfect Time to Seek a 100% Disabled Veterans Benefits Rating

With public scrutiny of government spending at a high in today’s political climate, some are pointing fingers at veterans. There’s even an...

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Your Key to a VA Disability Increase: Learn to “Speak VA”

Have you tried unsuccessfully to get a VA rating increase? Maybe you've dedicated countless hours only to have your claim denied by the very government you sacrificed so much for. It feels raw…and hopeless. The VA is slow, with a backlog of hundreds of thousands of...

Do Spouses of 100% Disabled Veterans Qualify for Benefits?

If your spouse is a veteran rated 100% disabled by the VA, you may be eligible for a wide range of life-changing benefits. These benefits exist to honor your family's sacrifice and help you enjoy greater stability and support. Understanding what's available to you is...

Can Your Toxic Exposure Screening Help You Get a VA Disability Increase?

Did your military service expose you to hazards like burn pits, contaminated water, or chemical spills? If so, your long-term health may be at risk. These exposures are linked to many types of cancer, respiratory illnesses like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...

How to Strengthen Your VA Disability Claim for Schizophrenia

38 CFR § 4.130 Diagnostic code: 9201 Typical Rating Range: 0%,10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, 100% If you're a veteran living with schizophrenia, you already know the condition affects much more than your mental state—it touches every aspect of your daily life. The good...

How to Apply for a VA Disability Increase for Insomnia Secondary to Tinnitus

38 CFR § 4.130, Insomnia (rated as a mental health condition) Typical Rating Range: 0%,10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, 100% Are you a veteran dealing with ringing, buzzing, hissing, or clicking in your ears? If so, you're not alone. Tinnitus is one of the most commonly...