VA RATING AND REGULATION

What is the difference between higher-level review and supplemental claims for VA disability?

There’s a lot of terminology to get familiar with when it comes to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability...

What is the difference between Direct Service Connected and Secondary Service Connected claims?

Not all disability benefit claims made to the VA are the same, and we’re here to help you sort through them all. If you’ve ever wondered,...

How is sleep apnea rated for VA disability purposes?

If you have sleep apnea but haven’t yet received a diagnosis or disability benefits from the VA, this is a great place to start. This...

What is the C&P (compensation and pension) exam like for sleep apnea?

Luckily, it’s not an exam you’ll have to study for. Here’s what you can expect from the C&P exam for sleep apnea. But first, what is the...

Is your VA disability effective date correct?

I have had an uptick in Veterans asking about backdating of their VA disability claims so I wanted to speak to this briefly. Have you...

The VA Gets an "F"

Medical opinion requests are central and of the utmost importance to ensure Veterans get the disability compensation they are entitled to...

Routine Future Exams (RFE)- Are YOU going to get a VA disability reduction?

Did you know that the VA schedules routine re-evaluation exams for your service-connected conditions if they are not listed as static? ...