Nathan Costiuc, RN, APRN, FNP-BC

Key Takeaways In this article you’ll learn how to strengthen your VA Disability claim with: Lay Statements and Illness Narratives: How lay

Picture this: you are welcomed into the office by your VA C&P Disability Examiner, given a short introduction to what you'll be covering during

Oftentimes, veteran’s injuries are obvious. A shrapnel scar, a torn rotator cuff, or a hernia are all likely to be immediately obvious even to laymen.

Many of the veterans I see are typically managing several major medical problems (often referred to as “comorbidities”). If your doctor tells you

It's not surprising that most the veterans I see in my practice as a disability examiner suffer from a lack of knowledge - after all, establishing a

If you were to ask the VA, they would tell you that you don't need to bring anything to a VA disability exam (also known as a Compensation and Pension

Compensation and Pension Exams (C&P) are one of the most critical components of the VA claims process and often central to the success or failure