4 min readTipsWhat You Need To Know: VA Rating Reductions and DecreasesMany veterans fear having their ratings reduced. But what goes into a VA rating reduction on your benefits? If the VA finds that the...
3 min readHow-ToHow 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...
2 min readInformal Conference4 Tips for your VA Higher Level Review Informal ConferenceWhen 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...
2 min readApplyingWhat 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...
2 min readApplyingHow To Request 100% Permanent & Total Status from a 100% Scheduler VA Disability RatingAccording to the VA’s M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual , Veterans may submit a specific request for Permanent & Total(P&T) status...
1 min readEvidenceVeterans Who Are Physicians/ Health Care Providers CAN Produce Claim Evidence For ThemselvesHere’s what the VA’s M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual says about doctors who are veterans themselves and evidence: “VA cannot...
1 min readMedical RecordsDid You Know: LCSWs & VA Mental Health DBQsDid you know that in certain circumstances a LCSW(licensed clinical social worker) can complete a Mental Health DBQ? Here’s what the VA’s...
1 min readVA AppealsVA Disability Ratings for Headaches & MigrainesIf you have experienced headaches or migraines in or since your time of service, you can file a claim with the possibility of receiving...
3 min readTipsThe Top 5 Most Common VA Disability ClaimsDisability claims are on the rise among veterans. Overall, there was an 8% increase in the number of disability claims amongst veterans...
4 min readVA AppealsWhat To Do After Winning A VA ClaimWhat should veterans do after winning a disability compensation claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs? There are several areas to...
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