Your VA Claims File: What it is and How to Get it
Your VA claims file, also known as a c-file or claims folder, is a collection of documents the VA maintains related to your VA claim(s). This file can be hundreds, thousands, or even tens of
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Everything You Need to Know About Rating Reductions
Once the VA determines that your current medical condition is related to your military service, it will assess the severity of your current condition. Using a VA medical exam report and/or a review of your
What To Do If You Miss Your VA Medical Exam
Medical evidence is essential in all VA disability claims. For many veterans, this medical evidence comes from examinations by VA providers and VA contractors. Without these exams, many claims would be denied. Simply put, VA
Everything you Need to Know About Your VA Medical Examination
It is very likely that during the course of your VA disability claim or appeal process, the VA will schedule you for a medical examination either at the VA or with a contractor. These exams
Does Taking Medication Impact Your VA Disability Benefits?
The short answer . . . it depends on the condition. When the VA finds that a condition is related to service, the VA will issue a “rating” for that condition. The “rating” is based
Major VA Survivor Benefits Reforms Just Announced
On May 5, 2025, the VA announced a new, three-pronged plan to assist eligible survivors and dependents of deceased Veterans seeking VA benefits and services. These changes are intended to eliminate barriers and streamline the
How to Observe Memorial Day 2025
Memorial Day Observance and Events Although it is impossible to adequately honor the sacrifices of our fallen service members, we look forward to remembering them on Memorial Day each year. Originally known as Decoration Day,
VA Marks the First 100 Days of the Second Trump Administration
The end of April marked the first 100 days of the second Trump Administration—and what a 100 days it has been! From leadership changes, to personnel cuts, to program reforms, we break down what you
Extra-Schedular Benefits
What are Extra-Schedular Benefits? The VA has a duty to maximize the benefits it awards to a veteran. This means the VA must consider the entire record, many different arguments and theories, and all the
Is Obesity a Compensable VA Disability?
A veteran’s military service can result in a variety of medical conditions which entitle the veteran to monthly VA compensation benefits. For example, if a veteran was in a car accident during service and broke
Veterans Day 2024
In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in World War I. In 1938, November 11th became a federal
Family member benefits relating to Camp Lejeune
As a veteran or family member of a veteran, you’ve likely heard of the water contamination at Camp Lejeune, a Marine base in North Carolina, between 1953 and 1987. The chemicals in the water supply
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