When pursuing an appeal, you have three options regarding how you would like the VA to review your case. It is important you know how the system works and the requirements so you can get the benefits you deserve.
Introduction to VA Disability Ratings
…disability payments and Social Security disability payments from two different departments in the government. While VA disability benefits are available only to eligible veterans, Social Security payments are available to…
The VA’s Avoidance of Pyramiding Rule
When the VA makes a decision about a disability claim, it avoids stacking a veteran’s symptoms. Learn more here about the VA’s rule against pyramiding.
Using Lay Statements to Support Your VA Claim
A lay statement can show the VA how your disabilities make your life more difficult. A statement from a friend, family member, or even a former employer can make a stronger case for your VA claim.
Using DBQs for VA Disability Claims
Doctors use a DBQ form to record a veteran’s condition so the VA can then evaluate and make a decision on the veteran’s disability claim. In this article you can find links to many DBQ forms and instructions about using them.
3 ways to go from 90% to 100% VA rating
If you are a veteran with a 90% VA rating, this article could help you increase your benefits by more than $1,300 a month.
What is new and relevant evidence?
New and relevant evidence in a veterans disability claim is evidence not previously submitted to the VA for consideration that tends to prove the facts at issue in a claim. New and relevant evidence is part of the new disability benefits appeals process put in place by the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA). The AMA system […]
What is the VA Evidence Intake Center?
When you file a VA claim or submit an appeal for a rating decision, you will get mail from the Evidence Intake Center. Here’s what you need to know about the EIC.
What is a VA Effective Date?
A wrong effective date can result in months or years of lost benefits, which can add up to tens of thousands of dollars. Learn how to make sure you have the earliest possible effective date.
VA Disability Benefits for Losing a Leg
Veterans who have lost a leg, foot, or toes from service-related injuries or illnesses are eligible for VA loss of limb compensation. The amount of the monthly disability payment depends on the location of an amputation or the loss of functionality.
