When your initial claim is denied or you disagree with the decision, you have options to appeal or submit a supplemental claim. One important step in this process is requesting a predetermination hearing on your supplemental claim. This hearing can give you a chance to present new evidence and explain your case before the VA makes a final decision.

The Compensation and Pension exam is the single most influential event in most VA disability claims. It’s the moment where your condition gets translated into a number — your disability rating — that determines your monthly compensation for potentially the rest of your life. And yet, most veterans walk into their C&P exam completely unprepared. This guide changes that. By the time you finish reading, you’ll know exactly what to expect, how to prepare, and what to say (and

Applying for VA benefits can seem overwhelming at first, but understanding the process can make it much easier. Veterans who have served in the military and have disabilities related to their service may be eligible for compensation and other benefits. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to apply for VA benefits, what to expect, and how to improve your chances of approval.

The VA denies approximately 30% of initial disability claims . Many of those denials are completely avoidable.   After helping countless veterans navigate the claims process, I've seen the same mistakes repeated over and over. Here are the top 10 — and exactly how to avoid them. Mistake #1: Filing Without a Current Diagnosis   The problem:  You know something is wrong, but you haven't been officially diagnosed by a medical provider. The VA requires a current, documented diagn

VA is the second largest agency in the federal government. With over 250,000 employees in hundreds of facilities, just figuring out who...

Congress intended the VA benefits system to be “non-adversarial” and friendly to veterans seeking assistance for hardships resulting from...

This post covers the VA disability appeal success rate and the VA disability appeal denial rate. We’ll explain some helpful tips to...

Once the VA makes a decision on your claim, they will send you notification in the mail. The notification will also be provided to your...

Veterans disability claims can result in monthly payments made to a veteran to compensate them for a service-related disability, whether...

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...