When you file a claim for service-connected disability compensation you may be asked to report for a compensation and pension exam, or C&P for
Learn MoreVA Disability Filing Tips
Filing for Service-Connected VA Disability Compensation can be extremely tricky for veterans unfamiliar with the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs and their process for disability claims. Many veterans are wrongfully denied on a daily basis and forced to appeal their claims which in turn may take years to receive a decision on your claim. As Disability Attorneys we have made it our mission to inform veterans on their rightful benefits and what we are seeing with our cases. It is our hope that this section of our blog is beneficial to veterans seeking information on how to make sure their VA disability claims are complete.
Here are our Top 10 VA Disability Filing Tips blogs:
- How To Write Convincing VA Statements in Support of Claim
- Tips on Writing Buddy Statements | VA Evidence
- The VA Claims File aka C-File
- How To File New and Reopened VA Claims
- Five Common Mistakes When Filing A VA Disability Claim
- What if I Don't Have VA Medical Records?
- Top Five Ways to Establish Service Connection at VA
- What To Do While Waiting On Your VA Claim
- Filing Claims for Secondary Conditions
- C&P Exam: Reexamination (Second C&P Exam?)
VA Disability Claims and Nerve Conditions Part 2
Part 1 gave an overview of how nerve conditions are rated in general. This blog post, part 2, provides information about the nerves of the lower back,
Learn MoreEstablishing Service Connection and the VA
In order to receive compensation from the VA, the veteran’s disability must be service-connected. Service-connected means the disability either
Learn MoreWhat happens at a Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exam?
A Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam is a doctor’s appointment where your disabilities get evaluated. This examination is ordered when you have
Learn MoreWhat is New & Material Evidence, and How Can it Help Your VA Claim?
Defining New & Material Evidence New and material evidence is defined as existing evidence not previously submitted to agency decision makers
Learn MoreDemystifying the VA Presumption
Throughout the course of your VA claim, you may have heard of the concepts of the presumption of aggravation and the presumption of soundness. Today
Learn MoreVA Benefits for Non-Veterans – DIC – Part 2 – Establish Entitlement
In the last blog post we talked about the basics of DIC benefits. Here we will explore further the two ways to establish entitlement to
Learn MoreHow Buddy Statements Can Help Your Claim
Many veterans are not aware of just how important a well written “buddy statement” can be to their claim for service connected compensation with the
Learn MoreDownloadable Doctor Letter Templates for VA Benefits (Sample)
A letter from your doctor to the VA in support of your claim can do wonders in regards to moving your case along. While more advanced cases may
Learn MoreCompetent Medical Opinions for VA Section 1151 Claims
Section 1151 claims, similar to a medical mal-practice claim against the VA, have been know to be very difficult to win. To offset the VA’s very high
Learn MoreQualifying for Compensation Benefits 101
Veterans receive benefits from the Veterans Benefits Administration of the VA. Acquiring benefits, however, is not always easy as the VA can be very
Learn MoreNexus between the Current Disability and an In-Service Event for VA Benefits
In previous posts, we discussed the first and second elements of proving a claim for service connection: a current disability and an in-service event.
Learn More