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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...
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Do You Owe Your Severance Pay Back to the VA?
Veterans often wonder if they have to pay back the severance or separation pay that they received when they got out of the military. The...
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VA Math Explained
You may have noticed that in the VA system, 2 + 2 doesn’t seem to equal 4. It can be frustrating to see that in the VA system, 50% + 50%...
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2021 VA Disability Payment Schedule
If you receive VA disability payments, you probably were happy to know that for 2021, you get a 1.3% raise in your benefits, but when...
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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...
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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...
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What Form To File For A VA Claim Appeal?
Remember there are now three options to choose from when you want to appeal a decision. There are also new forms to file, whether...
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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...
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Can I switch into the AMA system from the Legacy System?
Yes. If you have a pending Legacy appeal and have received a Statement of the Case (SOC) or Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC)...
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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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