Under the legacy appeals system, veterans are sent a Supplemental Statement Of The Case (SSOC) by the agency of original jurisdiction...

The prospect of a hearing before a Veteran Law Judge (“VLJ”) may seem intimidating even for the most experienced, veterans because it is...

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...

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...

“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...

In a previous post we discussed that to prove a VA disability claim you must have a medical opinion – a so-called “medical nexus” –...

The answer to this question may change over time. I think that the answer today is different than when Higher Level Reviews became part...

The new VA claims procedure, effective in February 2019, continues to evolve in front of our eyes. One of the most interesting aspects is...

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...

Having your VA disability claim denied can be discouraging, but it’s important to remember that a skilled attorney or claims agent can...