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40% of These Cases Get a Second Look. Yours Could Too.

Adding a spouse or child to your file could mean $100+ more per month. Here's what to file.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Jul 29, 2026

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4 min read

How VA Combined Ratings Really Add Up

Two ratings don't necessarily add up the way you'd expect. Knowing the math shows you where the points actually are.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Jul 22, 2026

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4 min read

The Evidence That Actually Wins Claims

Strong evidence is what separates an approved claim from a denied one. Here's what counts.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Jul 15, 2026

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4 min read

VA Benefits Your Family Qualifies for Right Now

Adding a spouse or child to your file could mean $100+ more per month. Here's what to file.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Jul 8, 2026

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4 min read

V.E.T.S. Advantage: Your VA Disability Could Unlock Additional Compensation

Many veterans leave secondary claims unfiled without realizing it.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

VA News

Jul 1, 2026

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4 min read

V.E.T.S. Advantage: You're Probably Owed More Than You Think

The gap between what veterans receive and deserve is often thousands per month. Learn more.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Jun 28, 2026

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4 min read

V.E.T.S. Advantage: You're Probably Owed More Than You Think (1)

The gap between what veterans receive and deserve is often thousands per month. Learn more.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Jun 24, 2026

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5 min read

V.E.T.S. Advantage: The Overlooked Secondary: A Path to Peripheral Neuropathy Service Connection

This week, we also profile Medal of Honor recipient Robert L. Howard and explore how cancer treatment causes nerve damage that opens doors to increased ratings.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Jun 17, 2026

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4 min read

V.E.T.S. Advantage: The Regulation That Keeps Veterans from Getting Shortchanged on Asthma

We also honor Corporal Tibor Rubin, break down how to service-connect asthma, and explain why your sleep apnea rating might be quietly swallowing your asthma claim.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

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40% of These Cases Get a Second Look. Yours Could Too.

How VA Combined Ratings Really Add Up

The Evidence That Actually Wins Claims

VA Benefits Your Family Qualifies for Right Now

V.E.T.S. Advantage: Your VA Disability Could Unlock Additional Compensation

V.E.T.S. Advantage: You're Probably Owed More Than You Think

V.E.T.S. Advantage: You're Probably Owed More Than You Think (1)

V.E.T.S. Advantage: The Overlooked Secondary: A Path to Peripheral Neuropathy Service Connection

V.E.T.S. Advantage: The Regulation That Keeps Veterans from Getting Shortchanged on Asthma

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