The difference between a Disability Benefit Questionnaire, or DBQ, and a Nexus Letter is comparable to the difference between apples and...

Unfortunately, the VA’s system for organizing medical records is not foolproof. Each year, hundreds of Veterans applying for disability...

Many veterans fear having their ratings reduced. But what goes into a VA rating reduction on your benefits? If the VA finds that the...

Sleep Apnea Ratings? The VA disability ratings for sleep apnea are based on the severity of the veteran’s Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep...

When a veteran appeals a rating decision he or she can opt to have a Decision Review Officer (DRO) review the appeal in what is called a...

Once the VA makes a decision on your claim, they will send you notification in the mail. The notification will also be provided to your...

According to the VA’s M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual , Veterans may submit a specific request for Permanent & Total(P&T) status...

Here’s what the VA’s M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual says about doctors who are veterans themselves and evidence: “VA cannot...

Did you know that in certain circumstances a LCSW(licensed clinical social worker) can complete a Mental Health DBQ? Here’s what the VA’s...

If you have experienced headaches or migraines in or since your time of service, you can file a claim with the possibility of receiving...