Should you seek a higher-level review? Let’s face it. The VBA does not approve every claim. Many Veterans receive that letter which informs them their claim has been denied. For others, the VBA does not find their condition is service-connected….
What are supplemental claims and why do we file them? Can’t I just file a request to re-open an old claim with new evidence? The short answer is, that is exactly what the Supplemental Claim is meant to do. Veterans…
Part 1 – Initial Claims The VA Compensation Claims process is rather complicated. However, it is possible to understand. Over the next four weeks we are going to look at the claim and appeal process with the VA. Veterans and…
This question comes up a lot, and it seems that permanent and total (P&T) and Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) create a lot of confusion. Which one is better? Can you work if you are 100% Permanent and Total? Can…
The VA has a program to assist family caregivers. This program is called the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). Each VA Medical Center has caregiver support coordinators who are available to answer questions and help the caregiver…
To work from home is a dream of many, and because of the Pandemic this dream has become reality for a large number of people. We as a country and a world have learned many lessons over the last year…
If you have had any dealings with the VA Compensation system, you have likely heard of a nexus letter. People treat the nexus letter like a ‘silver bullet’ to cut through VA red tape. Did you get denied for your…
There are three main requirements which must be satisfied in order for a claim to be successful, including a current diagnosis. They are: What Is Current? Current means current, as in currently occurring, as in occurring now. The first thing…
Everyone knows about the GI Bill. In short, Veterans who served in the military after September 10, 2001 have the choice of using the Montgomery GI Bill or moving their benefits over to the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Although there…
These are some of the most common questions from Veterans about their C&P examination. C&P exams are a normal part of the disability process and nothing to be worried about. The most common question I have seen is “What do…
