It is not uncommon to hear people ask the question: “Why should I have representation in handling my VA claim?” The answer boils down to...

When a veteran appeals a rating decision he or she can opt to have a Decision Review Officer (DRO) review the appeal in what is called a...

While the VA uses complicated medical terms and specific diagnostic codes you are not required to use the terms or codes in your claim....

There are literally hundreds of thousands of different Facebook groups for all various types of purposes. Did you know there are specific...

The various challenges faced by VA adjudicators result in lots of opportunities for error to be committed. The rather narrow focus of VA...

Have you gotten a VA decision that you disagree with? Any unfavorable adjudicative decision by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...

What is a Dependent Parent Benefit? A Veteran whose parent(s) are dependent upon him or her for financial support may be paid additional...

Find an online practice sample examination at www.vaclaimsagent.com. Are you thinking of becoming a VA Accredited claims agent? If so you...

App “stores” these days are filled with more than games and music. They also contain really useful apps you can put to use in your VA...

..So you’ve finally received notice of your C&P exam in the mail or by phone or email and it’s through a VA contractor company called...