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Medical Records and Evidence You Need to Support Your VA Disability Claim or Appeal
In order to receive disability compensation from the VA, you will need to demonstrate that you were honorably discharged from the U.S....


Can You Make Too Much Money to Get VA Disability Benefits?
We all owe a debt of gratitude to United States veterans. When many of us were at home, making a living and enjoying daily tasks, these...


VA Disability Rating for Neck Pain: Cervical Spine, Neck Arthritis, Radiculopathy and Cervicalgia VA
VA Disability Rating for Neck Pain (Cervicalgia), Cervical Spine Pain, & Neck Arthritis The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) views conditions of the spine through two main categories—neck and back. Back pain typically refers to injuries in the lower half of the spine or the thoracolumbar section. Neck pain refers to the top seven vertebrae of the cervical spine. Pain in the neck—or cervicalgia—is recognized by VA as a disability that should be compensated if caused by mil


VA Disability Claim Complete: When Do I Get Paid?
It’s important to remember that your effective date only matters if your claim is approved by VA. If your claim is denied, you will...


Veterans Nexus Letter: Sample, Example & Template
To win an award of a disability benefit, you must meet 3 criteria: 1. You have to show eligibility of your military service. 2. You must...


0% Service-Connected Disability Rating: Good or Bad?
Seeing a big zero under your disability rating and monthly compensation column is not a good feeling. We understand how frustrating it...


What is the CAVC? The US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
The CAVC is like the Supreme Court of veterans’ disability claim cases. The US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims(CAVC) was established...


Tips for a Winning VA Disability Claim
TIP #1: Recognize and Document Disabilities When They Arise. Many veterans do not want to leave service and immediately complain about...


Can I have appeals in the Legacy system and the AMA system at the same time?
Yes. Existing appeals in the Legacy system will continue to be adjudicated in that system until a new decision is received. All rating...


Should I Request a Hearing with the Board of Veterans Appeals?
It depends. The hearing docket gives you the opportunity to present your case to a Veterans Law Judge either in person or via video...
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