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How To Respond To A Supplemental Statement Of The Case (SSOC)
Under the legacy appeals system, veterans are sent a Supplemental Statement Of The Case (SSOC) by the agency of original jurisdiction...
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What to Expect at a VA Disability Benefits Board Of Veterans Appeals(BVA) Hearing
The prospect of a hearing before a Veteran Law Judge (“VLJ”) may seem intimidating even for the most experienced, veterans because it is...
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The VA’s Duty to Maximize Veterans Benefits
By regulation, the VA has a duty to grant “every benefit that can be supported in law.”[1] However, the same regulation also states, in...
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Qualifications of Doctors Performing VA C&P Exams on Veterans
The VA may send you for a Compensation and Pension Exam, (C&P. The VA relies on these exams in deciding your case. What do you need to...
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Oops! You Submitted the Wrong VA Form!
“Wrong Form” Letters You thought you had finally figured out which form to send to the VA and how to fill it out. Then, the VA sends you a...
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What to do If the VA Doctor Gives a Negative Opinion for Service Connection
In a previous post we discussed that to prove a VA disability claim you must have a medical opinion – a so-called “medical nexus” –...
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What Kinds of Issues Should be Appealed for Higher Level Review? (Part 2)
The answer to this question may change over time. I think that the answer today is different than when Higher Level Reviews became part...
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What Kinds of Issues Should be Appealed for Higher Level Review? (Part 1)
The new VA claims procedure, effective in February 2019, continues to evolve in front of our eyes. One of the most interesting aspects is...
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The Importance of Choosing the Right Person to Help with a VA Benefits Claim
If you or a loved one was a veteran, you may encounter people who say they are experts in the field of Veterans Benefits, just to...
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Common Errors in VA Disability Decisions That Can Be Grounds To Appeal
Having your VA disability claim denied can be discouraging, but it’s important to remember that a skilled attorney or claims agent can...
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