Veterans may qualify for payment at a 100 percent rating if they meet certain criteria and are unable to work due to their...

One of the most contested issues in VA disability claims revolves around the effective date of a disability. Many veterans believe that...

What is lay evidence? One of the most powerful tools to use in building a VA disability claims case is “lay evidence.”  Representatives...

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

A condition is any physical or mental health problem which can be rated for severity and may or may not be compensable by the VA. Through...

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...

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...

It can be incredibly frustrating when the VA denies your disability claim!  Here are the top five likely reasons your claim was denied...