Don’t Jeopardize Your VA Claim with These Nexus Letter Mistakes
You’ve served your country, and now you’re navigating the complex world of VA disability claims. One of the most important things the VA wants to see is a connection—or nexus—between your condition/disability and your military service. A nexus letter from a qualified doctor is one of the most powerful ways to establish this connection. Do […]
How to Win Your PACT Act VA Claim
You may have heard of the PACT Act, with PACT standing for Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics. This 2022 act extends VA compensation and health care to veterans who were exposed to various toxic substances. The PACT Act was one of the biggest expansions of benefits in VA history. Since it was passed, PACT Act […]
Was Your VA Claim Remanded? Here’s What You Need to Know
When you receive a decision from the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA), it can feel like you’ve reached the final step in your journey—but that’s not always the case. Sometimes, instead of an approval or denial, the Board issues a remand. If you’ve seen this word in your appeal update and aren’t sure what it […]
Are VA Mental Health Ratings Changing? Here’s What to Expect
The VA has proposed a shakeup to its mental health rating system. The current administration is reviewing the proposed changes, and we’re waiting to hear whether they will be approved or denied—and if approved, when they will take effect. But regardless, knowledge is power, and it’s good to prepare for what could lie ahead. Here’s […]
Tips for Filing Your VA Sleep Apnea Claim Before the Shakeup
38 CFR § 4.97, Sleep Apnea In the words of the great Bob Dylan, “The Times They Are A-Changin’”—and that applies to your sleep apnea claim. We’ve been hearing for a while about upcoming changes to VA ratings for sleep apnea, and they could happen any day now. If you suspect that you have sleep […]
Get a Winning Nexus Letter for Your VA Claim
The VA claims process can feel impossible…especially if you’ve been denied in the past. How do you break through the mass of bureaucracy and finally get the rating you are entitled to? The good news is, there are ways to crack the code. With the right strategy and the right evidence, you have a strong […]
The Easiest Way to Get a 100% VA Rating for PTSD
PTSD: 38 CFR 4.130 If you served in the military and have PTSD, you’re in very good company. PTSD is one of the most common VA claims, and we don’t have to tell you how much it can mess up your life. Do I Have PTSD? If you suspect you have PTSD but aren’t sure, […]
Increase Your VA Rating with These 3 Simple Steps
The VA can feel like a monstrous, mysterious machine. All you know is that you served your country, you got hurt in the process, you were promised certain things, and now the VA is denying you. You know you are entitled to more compensation, but you don’t know how to convince the VA—nor do you […]
Are You Eligible for a VA Disability Increase for GERD?
38 CFR 4.114, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) On May 19, 2024, the VA rating criteria for GERD changed. You may be wondering if the change was good or bad for veterans. The answer is a little bit of both, depending on your condition. The good: The highest rating for GERD used to be 60%, but […]
5 Steps for Getting a VA Rating for Tinnitus
Do you have a near-constant ringing in your ears? Maybe it is a buzzing noise or even a hissing sound? You aren’t alone. Tinnitus is the most common disability among veterans, with over 2.5 million 1 veterans receiving disability benefits because of tinnitus. For some, tinnitus might be a nuisance, but it is a life-altering condition for […]