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While PTSD VA rating statistics vary, it is estimated that veterans are FOUR times (4x) as likely to have PTSD compared to those who didn’t serve in the military. A veteran’s PTSD VA rating... continue reading

Let’s start with the good news about your VA disability for back pain. In April 2018, it was determined by the Federal Circuit that the VA must award disability benefits for pain due to... continue reading

Your VA medical records will either make or break your VA claim. By not having access to them, you are faced with a world of frustration, trying to make up for it with additional evidence. And by... continue reading

VA for flat feet, while often overlooked, a number of veterans experience the onset of pes planus (commonly known as “flat feet”) during and after their time in the service due to the high... continue reading

“I just got out and I haven’t filed my initial VA Disability Claims, should I wait to file?” NO! This is a myth that you should wait until “things are bad” before filing! The... continue reading

The 2020 VA disability rates were released on October 10, 2019, with the implementation of the Social Security Administration’s announcement of a 1.6% increase in the 2020 Cost of Living... continue reading

So you’re ready to file a VA claim. This is a great idea. Why?  First of all, you’ve earned it. Your time in service comes with its rewards, and one of them is care. Why wouldn’t you... continue reading

If you are seeking a Higher Level Rating from the VA, you now have a year to appeal from receiving your VA decision. Just this year, on February 19, it was announced that the VA was switching to... continue reading

It is important that we understand mental health in Veterans and what next steps may look like. Mental health dominates every aspect of human life, and it controls the way we interact with our... continue reading

VETERANS! Let's learn about the VA Supplemental Appeal Claim. Many of you are already familiar with the RAMP program, especially if you've been previously denied. What we will be going over today is... continue reading

In this post, we'll explain the different PTSD MST VA rating percentages and how the VA rates MST.  Military Sexual Trauma (MST) frequently leads to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and... continue reading