VA Disability and Discharge Characterization
What is the connection between VA disability and discharge characterization? I got out with less than honorable, can I still…
Appeal To the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA)
As we stated three weeks ago, there are three methods a Veteran may use in order to appeal a denied…
What is a Higher-Level Review
Should you seek a higher-level review? Let’s face it. The VBA does not approve every claim. Many Veterans receive that…
What Are Supplemental Claims
What are supplemental claims and why do we file them? Can’t I just file a request to re-open an old…
How to File VA Compensation Claims
Part 1 – Initial Claims The VA Compensation Claims process is rather complicated. However, it is possible to understand. Over…
The VA Family Caregiver Program
The VA has a program to assist family caregivers. This program is called the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family…
What Is A Current Diagnosis?
There are three main requirements which must be satisfied in order for a claim to be successful, including a current…
Education and the GI Bill
Everyone knows about the GI Bill. In short, Veterans who served in the military after September 10, 2001 have the…
10 Things Your Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Can Do For You
A VSO, or Veteran Service Officer, is an individual who has undergone training and testing on VA Regulations. The VA…
Paid or Free Representation?
You get what you paid for. Right? The idea is the cheaper something is, the worse quality. And free? When’s…