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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

Jun 10, 2026

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5 min read

When Your Gut Is Right: Navigating VA's GI Ratings

We also honor Army veteran and poet Brian Turner, break down the 2024 rating change that separated hiatal hernia from GERD, and sit down with attorney Rachel Cheek to walk through what veterans need to know before filing a GI claim.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Jun 3, 2026

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6 min read

Does Your Service Qualify You for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Benefits?

We honor Harlem Hellfighter Henry Johnson, break down VA ratings for chronic fatigue syndrome, and explain how chronic pain can qualify for service connection.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

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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

When Your Gut Is Right: Navigating VA's GI Ratings

Does Your Service Qualify You for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Benefits?

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