Receiving VA Disability If Your Medical Records Have Been Lost
Unfortunately, the VA’s system for organizing medical records is not foolproof. Each year, hundreds of Veterans applying for disability...
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What You Need To Know: VA Rating Reductions and Decreases
Many veterans fear having their ratings reduced. But what goes into a VA rating reduction on your benefits? If the VA finds that the...
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How Does The VA Rate Sleep Apnea?
Sleep Apnea Ratings? The VA disability ratings for sleep apnea are based on the severity of the veteran’s Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep...
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4 Tips for your VA Higher Level Review Informal Conference
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...
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What Is A VA Claim Rating Decision?
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...
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How To Request 100% Permanent & Total Status from a 100% Scheduler VA Disability Rating
According to the VA’s M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual , Veterans may submit a specific request for Permanent & Total(P&T) status...
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Veterans Who Are Physicians/ Health Care Providers CAN Produce Claim Evidence For Themselves
Here’s what the VA’s M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual says about doctors who are veterans themselves and evidence: “VA cannot...
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Did You Know: LCSWs & VA Mental Health DBQs
Did you know that in certain circumstances a LCSW(licensed clinical social worker) can complete a Mental Health DBQ? Here’s what the VA’s...
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VA Disability Ratings for Headaches & Migraines
If you have experienced headaches or migraines in or since your time of service, you can file a claim with the possibility of receiving...
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The Top 5 Most Common VA Disability Claims
Disability claims are on the rise among veterans. Overall, there was an 8% increase in the number of disability claims amongst veterans...