If you’re a veteran navigating the disability claims process, your VA rating decision letter is the most important document you’ll ever receive from the VA. Why? Because your VA... continue reading
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What is a “Favorable Finding” for VA Disability Claims?
When it comes to VA disability claims, particularly understanding your VA rating decision letter, knowing the meaning of a "favorable finding" is super important. According to 38 CFR §... continue reading
VA Disability for Cancer: Understanding Ratings, Benefits, and Presumptive ConditionsÂ
The Veterans Administration reports that over 50,000 veterans are diagnosed with cancer each year—but many don’t realize they’re entitled to VA disability benefits. After serving your... continue reading
The Importance of a Strong Nexus Statement for VA Disability
A strong nexus statement, written with VA-approved language, is the backbone of a high-quality Nexus Letter used to support your VA disability claim. Without it, proving the link or connection... continue reading
Can You Get a Bruxism VA Rating?
If you’re wondering how to get a bruxism VA rating, you’re in the right place. This post will cover topics like: Causes of bruxism in veterans How the VA rates... continue reading
How to Identify and Challenge an Unfavorable VA Medical Opinion
If you received a bad C&P exam, there’s a strong chance you also received an unfavorable VA medical opinion for service-connection, which could result in your VA disability claim being... continue reading
Did the VA Deny Your Claim Even Though You Had a FAVORABLE C&P Exam? Top 5 Reasons Why!
Having your VA claim denied after a favorable C&P exam can be extremely frustrating and confusing. Despite the positive findings noted at your C&P exam, why did the VA still deny your... continue reading
What NOT to Say at Your VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exam: 10 Pitfalls to Avoid!
The VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam is the #1 most important day in the VA disability claim process. Why? Because the results of your C&P exam largely determine whether you (#1)... continue reading
The Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS) Explained
The Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS) is a web-based platform developed by the VA to modernize and streamline disability claims processing. By replacing outdated, paper-based methods... continue reading
2025 VA Pension Rates: 2.5% COLA Increase
2025 VA pension rates have increased by 2.5%, reflecting the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This annual adjustment ensures that... continue reading
The Veterans Travel Pay Guide
Veterans, did you know you can submit a VA travel reimbursement claim online and get paid for mileage and travel-related expenses for VA-approved healthcare appointments? Yep, it's... continue reading
Non-Service-Connected (NSC) VA Pension Benefits: The Definitive Guide
Veterans seeking VA benefits often focus on service-connected disability compensation. However, there’s another crucial program that doesn’t require a disability to be directly linked to... continue reading