What is an Intent to File Form?
The “VA’s Intent to File a Claim for Compensation and/or Pension, or Survivors Pension and/or DIC (VA Form 21-0966)” is a tool that veterans and their families can use to obtain an earlier effective date
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Supplemental Claims: What Are They and How Can You Use Them?
In 2019, the Appeals Modernization Act changed many things about the appeal process. One of these changes came in the form of a Supplemental Claim. But what exactly is a Supplemental Claim and how and
The VA Just Announced $84 Million in Grants to Help Homeless Veterans
Government data has shown that at any given time, tens of thousands of American veterans could be facing homelessness. That’s why supporting homeless veterans has been a top VA priority for decades, but this week
The VA Clothing Allowance
Did you know the VA provides annual payments to certain veterans for their clothing? This article will describe who is eligible for the VA’s clothing allowance, and how to apply for it. Who is Eligible
Symptoms of PTSD in Veterans
Experiencing shock or devastation after a traumatic event is a normal human reaction. As part of military service, many veterans encounter traumatic events and are faced with the resulting stress of those events long after
VA Announces VA Health Care Facility Improvements
In July 2025, the VA announced an $800 million infrastructure initiative to improve VA health care facilities as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program. This funding will come out of savings gleaned
The Board of Veterans’ Appeals is Making Decisions Faster Than Ever:
What Does This Mean for Your Case? In July 1933, President Roosevelt created the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (also known as the “Board” or “BVA”) to “provide every possible assistance” to claimants and to be
New Study Shows Gulf War Exposure Increased Risk of Heart Disease
In July 2025, researchers with the VA Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety, published an article titled, “Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Gulf War Veterans in Relation to Deployment Exposures.” The study concluded that toxic exposures during
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
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
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