One vital part of a successful VA claim is the personal statement. This document allows veterans to share their experiences, explain their conditions, and provide context that may not be evident from medical records.

Veterans Should Now Easily Upload, Submit & Track Their VA Claims Evidence Documents Online Quick ClaimsTip: Use VA's QuickSubmit Online Tool to Upload Trackable Evidence and Documents to Your VA Claims Quickly Filing a claim online? QuickSubmit has replaced Direct Upload as the online tool to share documents with VA’s Evidence Intake Center. Veterans, service members, their family members, VA employees, and business partners will have access to the most efficient way to sub

A service-connected disability is an impairment or illness that was caused and sustained while you were on active military service. Your injuries can be service-connected no matter if the injuries sustained were on duty or off-duty. For example, a knee injury sustained while playing sports off duty was exacerbated by military service or was caused by circumstances that are themselves service-connected. An injury or sickness sustained while serving our country may have an impa

VA DIC Is a series of payments made by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to widows and widowers who have dependents with them when their veteran spouse dies. Having knowledge about this program and what it does for surviving spouses can help you determine whether you need to pursue it or not. Are you looking for what VA Death and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is and wondering if you qualify? You’re not alone. I found the process of applying for VA DIC a little confusing

United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit BRUCE R. TAYLOR, Claimant-Appellant v. DENIS MCDONOUGH, SECRETARY OF VETERANS...

Veterans who have multiple disabilities are often confused by how the VA obtains their overall disability rating. While it may seem that a condition with a 60% disability rating and a condition with a 50% rating would make you totally disabled, this is not the case. How VA Math Works The VA recognizes that it’s impossible to be more than 100% disabled, regardless of how many disabilities you have. As such, combining a 60% disability and a 50% disability will not earn you a

If you’ve applied for VA disability benefits or have filed an appeal, it’s understandable to feel impatient. The VA is known to be slow...

Most veterans are allowed to begin their claim between 180-90 days before separation from military service through the Benefits Delivery...

Many veterans who served in the military develop pain in their knees and lower legs due to their time in active service. The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) handles compensation and military disability rating for knee pain. If you developed knee problems due to military service, you may be entitled to financial compensation from VA. Consult a legal representative to determine whether or not you are eligible for VA disability benefits. How Common is Knee Pain in Vete