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 know before you go? Who is performing the exam? The examiner’s qualifications are important and can make a big difference in the result. And, those qualifications may vary …
Category: VA Disability Claims
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 of the new VA claims process, called the Appeals Modernization Act, in February 2019. So please keep in mind that what we say today might change. Right now, we find that …
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 whether to request a Higher Level Review of a decision, or to appeal directly to the Board of Veterans Appeals. The most attractive aspect of an HLR is that your claim …
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 discover later that their knowledge is limited, biased, or non-existing to begin with. The following are examples of how the wrong person can be detrimental to your VA claim. …
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 often win the claim on appeal. One way in which attorneys help veterans is by finding errors in the decision that can be grounds for an appeal. There are many procedural errors in …
What Veterans Need to Know About VA Disability Claims for Tinnitus
Despite rarely receiving a rating of more than 10%, tinnitus is the most common VA disability claim. In many cases, tinnitus is considered a secondary disability to conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Tinnitus Symptoms and Treatment Options Tinnitus is characterized by hearing sound when no external …
How To Become A VA Accredited Claims Agent: The Process, Salary, Timeline & Training
For more information on training to become an agent, salary insights and study materials see: http://www.vaclaimsagent.com To become a VA-accredited claims agent, you must go through a formal application process and exam through the VA’s Office of General Counsel (OGC). After an extensive background check, VA claims agent hopefuls take an exam that demonstrates proficient …
2021 VA Disability Payment Schedule
If you receive VA disability payments, you probably were happy to know that for 2021, you get a 1.3% raise in your benefits, but when will you get those monthly checks? Disability payment benefits for a particular month are paid the first business day of the following month. When the first business day of the month falls …