A “nexus” for a veterans disability claim is a link or connection between two or more things. The purpose of the NEXUS letter is to make the connection between your (the veteran's) current medical condition and either a service-connected condition or to an event related to your military service. A successful nexus letter is drafted by a medical professional, has an affirming statement reviewing the veteran’s medical history, provides supporting evidence, references to medica

After you’ve filled out the claim form, made the phone call or visited your local VA regional office, all you can do is wait for the final verdict on your VA disability claim. Yet it can be a lengthy wait while your application is being processed and your claim is being reviewed. Veterans may be wondering just how long they may be waiting. And with so many needed health benefits on hold until they hear back, it’s understandable as to why veterans may want to know where their

VA DIC Is a series of payments made by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to widows and widowers who have dependents with them when their veteran spouse dies. Having knowledge about this program and what it does for surviving spouses can help you determine whether you need to pursue it or not. Are you looking for what VA Death and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is and wondering if you qualify? You’re not alone. I found the process of applying for VA DIC a little confusing a

If you are a veteran and have been injured or became ill during your military service, you may be eligible for VA disability benefits. The VA disability compensation program offers a monthly tax-free payment to eligible veterans who were disabled by injuries or diseases that occurred or worsened during their military service. You may qualify for VA disability benefits for physical and mental disabilities that happened or became worse while on active duty. How do you apply for

I recently came across an informational paper from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) concerning the number of disabled veterans in the United States. According to BLS, in August 2020, there were 18.5 million veterans. Of those, 4.7 million (26% of all veterans) are disabled vets with a service-related disability- this includes those with a 0% rating. This matters; while 4.7 million is a large number, not all of them are receiving compensation for their injuries sustained w

When veterans apply for VA compensation, VA will almost always send them to one of its own examiners. These examinations are called Compensation and Pension examinations, or C&P exams, and they are critical to determining whether the veteran will be awarded VA disability benefits. Because of the VA’s backlog, a lot of these examinations are now handled by private contractors, such as QTC or LHI, instead of being conducted by VA. One of the primary reasons that claims are deni

An accredited VA claims agent is an independent legal professional who is not an attorney but rather an individual who, under the provision of federal law, has undergone a character and fitness review by the VA Office of General Counsel and passed a written examination regarding veterans law and VA procedures. VA accreditation refers to the authority granted by the VA by federal law to those who meet the standards established by the VA. Accredited VA Claims Agents provide rep

Do you need help with your VA disability claim or benefits? Many veterans have to decide whether to choose a VA Accredited Claims Agent or a Veteran Service Officer(VSO) to seek VA disability benefits. There are advantages to each choice but what is the wisest? What is an accredited VA Claims Agent? An accredited VA claims agent is an independent legal professional who is not an attorney but rather an individual who, under the provision of federal law, has undergone a charact

For help with your disability claims go to vaclaimsguide.com Veterans often suffer from back pain due to their time in service. Tune in to learn … VA Disability Rating for Lower Back Pain