DBQ Medical Opinion No Longer Needed? Here’s What It Means For Your VA Claim!

July 10, 2023

So, you logged into your VA.gov account to check your VA claim status and you see a statement that says DBQ medical opinion no longer needed. What the heck does that mean? First, you do not... continue reading

What is the 55 Year Rule for VA Disability? (The Insider’s Guide)

July 8, 2023

Today, we’re going to deep dive the ins and outs of the 55 year old rule for VA disability. Did you know the VA can always make changes to your VA disability benefits through a... continue reading

What is a VA Intent to File? (2024 Quick Guide)

July 7, 2023

What is a VA Intent to File? A VA intent to file is one way to establish the day you become eligible for VA benefits, known as your effective date. If you don’t submit an intent to file, your... continue reading

Alcohol Abuse and Veterans: Cut Through the Myths and Get a VA Disability Rating

July 6, 2023

It’s a harsh reality that those charged with defending our nation’s freedoms too often become trapped by alcohol abuse and addiction. According to the National... continue reading

What are VA Secondary Conditions?

July 3, 2023

In the sea of information available on the internet regarding VA benefits, understanding what to focus on can be overwhelming. This is especially true when it comes to VA secondary conditions.... continue reading

What is a DBQ Medical Opinion?

A DBQ medical opinion is a formal VA request for a C&P examiner to provide his/her medical opinion for service connection on the electronic version of the condition specific Disability Benefit... continue reading

PTSD Triggers (Veteran’s Guide)

June 30, 2023

According to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), PTSD has affected 29% of veterans who served during the Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Enduring Freedom (OEF) era. That's a significant... continue reading

3 VA Benefits for Combat Veterans

June 29, 2023

Roughly 18 million Americans have served in the Armed Forces since World War Two. This is about 7% of the entire US adult population. If you’re a part of this unique group, you could be eligible... continue reading

Top 13 Questions About the VA Community Care Program

June 27, 2023

There’s nothing worse than being sick on vacation or having an emergency when you are too far from a VA healthcare facility. Or, what happens if there is no nearest VA hospital to your home? This... continue reading

Do I Need a Nexus Letter?

June 26, 2023

No, you don’t need a Nexus Letter. A VA Nexus Letter is not required and including one with your VA claim does not guarantee service connection. Yet, there are some... continue reading

Veteran Benefits by VA Disability Rating (Insider’s Guide)

So, you want to know about some of the best Veteran Benefits? According to the Veteran Benefits Administration (VBA), here’s a list of disabled veteran benefits from 0% to 100%, to include... continue reading

5 10 20 Year Rule VA Disability: 3 Rules Every Veteran Should Know!

June 23, 2023

Today, we'll deep-dive the important elements of the 5 10 20 Year Rule VA Disability, and explain these 3 critical VA rules (with examples). What's the bottom line? The VA always retains the... continue reading

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