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What are precedent cases in VA disability benefit claims, and which are most common?

Preparing to file a VA disability claim can be confusing, especially with the way the VA operates – frequent changes and updates, details...

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2 days ago3 min read

Why AI-written Nexus Letters don’t work for VA disability benefits claims

Lately, we've had a lot of requests that sound like " I had AI write my Nexus Letter, I just need you to sign it". Although it would be...

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Oct 133 min read

Ulcerative colitis vs. Crohn’s disease: What veterans need to know regarding VA disability benefits

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are both inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and lifelong gastrointestinal disorders. They have a...

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Oct 63 min read

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VA Policy & Process Updates

The VA has updated the definition for Medically Unexplained Chronic Multi-Symptom Illness (MUCMI). Read the updates here

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Jul 283 min read

The VA has updated the definition for Medically Unexplained Chronic Multi-Symptom Illness (MUCMI). Read the updates here

The VA made updates regarding effective dates. Here's what veterans should know

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Mar 173 min read

The VA made updates regarding effective dates. Here's what veterans should know

The VA recently updated rating criteria for diabetes, including new medications. Here's what veterans need to know

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Aug 19, 20243 min read

The VA recently updated rating criteria for diabetes, including new medications. Here's what veterans need to know

Understanding Service-Connected Conditions

Ulcerative colitis vs. Crohn’s disease: What veterans need to know regarding VA disability benefits

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Oct 63 min read

What is multiple sclerosis (MS), and why can filing a VA disability benefits claim for it be difficult?

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Aug 53 min read

What is multiple sclerosis (MS), and why can filing a VA disability benefits claim for it be difficult?

Common service-connected conditions that women veterans face

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May 123 min read

Common service-connected conditions that women veterans face

VA Claim Essentials

Why AI-written Nexus Letters don’t work for VA disability benefits claims

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Oct 133 min read

What is a fully developed VA claim, and why is it important for veterans who are filing for VA disability benefits?

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Sep 12 min read

What is a fully developed VA claim, and why is it important for veterans who are filing for VA disability benefits?

Why VA records alone aren’t enough: The case for private medical evidence

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Aug 253 min read

Why VA records alone aren’t enough: The case for private medical evidence

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