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Making the Most of Your C&P Exam

Information on making C&P exams work in your favor and what to do if your claim is still denied. Plus, the story of a seventeen-year-old WWII hero.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Jan 28, 2026

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13 min read

One Combat Veteran’s Fight for Her Comrades at Home, Plus Paths to 100% VA Disability and TDIU Factors Explained

A look at Tammy Duckworth’s service and advocacy, how veterans can reach a 100% disability rating, and what “substantially gainful employment” really means under TDIU.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Jan 21, 2026

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13 min read

The Sailor Who Stood His Ground at Pearl Harbor, How VA Rates Depression, and What to Know About PTSD Claims

Remembering Doris “Dorie” Miller’s heroism, breaking down VA disability ratings for depression, and clarifying how PTSD claims are evaluated when records are limited.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Jan 14, 2026

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12 min read

The Marksman Who Turned the Tide, VA Disability Ratings for Diabetes, and When 100% is Possible

Sergeant Alvin C. York’s defining moment at Argonne, how VA evaluates diabetes and related conditions, and what veterans should know about higher disability ratings for diabetes

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Jan 7, 2026

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13 min read

Remembering Ross A. McGinnis and Understanding VA Back Pay

The story of a young soldier who saved his comrades, how VA effective dates work, and why timing matters in disability claims.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Dec 31, 2025

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13 min read

The Soldier Who Refused a False Narrative, Secondary Claims for Depression, and Demystifying Mental Health Exams

Jessica Lynch's courage to speak truth instead of accepting accolades, how chronic pain can lead to secondary mental health claims, and what to expect during your mental health evaluation.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Dec 24, 2025

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13 min read

The Fighter Pilot Who Led From the Front, When the VA Reexamines Your Disability, and Tips for a Successful C&P Exam

Honoring Robin Olds' legacy as a triple ace, understanding VA reexamination rules that protect your benefits, and what you need to know before your next C&P exam.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Dec 17, 2025

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14 min read

The Iwo Jima Hero, Sleep Apnea Benefits Explained, and Building Claims That Win

The story of an Arizona Marine immortalized on Iwo Jima who struggled with fame and loss, how to secure VA compensation for one of the most common veteran conditions, and what evidence you need to prove service connection.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Dec 10, 2025

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14 min read

The Marine Who Never Stopped Fighting, VA Ratings for Plantar Fasciitis, and How to Lock In Your Protected Rating

A New Jersey Marine who earned two of the nation's highest honors, understanding disability compensation for service-related foot pain, and the critical timelines that keep the VA from reducing your benefits.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: Honoring Courage That Endures

Dec 7, 2025

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8 min read

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: Honoring Courage That Endures

On December 7, we remember the Americans who faced the unthinkable at Pearl Harbor and the generation whose courage reshaped our nation’s history.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Dec 3, 2025

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12 min read

The Valor of PFC Domingo Silvas, Unlocking SMC-T Benefits, and Helping Veterans with Severe TBI

A soldier’s courage and sacrifice in Vietnam’s A Shau Valley, how SMC-T can increase monthly VA compensation to over $9,000, and the vital programs helping veterans and caregivers manage life after traumatic brain injury.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Nov 26, 2025

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13 min read

Agent Orange Benefits Explained, Secondary Claims, and One Marine’s Journey of Courage and Healing

A Marine veteran’s courage and compassion from the battlefield to home, how Agent Orange presumptive and secondary conditions can boost VA benefits, and our guide to securing support for exposed veterans and their families.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

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Making the Most of Your C&P Exam

One Combat Veteran’s Fight for Her Comrades at Home, Plus Paths to 100% VA Disability and TDIU Factors Explained

The Sailor Who Stood His Ground at Pearl Harbor, How VA Rates Depression, and What to Know About PTSD Claims

The Marksman Who Turned the Tide, VA Disability Ratings for Diabetes, and When 100% is Possible

Remembering Ross A. McGinnis and Understanding VA Back Pay

The Soldier Who Refused a False Narrative, Secondary Claims for Depression, and Demystifying Mental Health Exams

The Fighter Pilot Who Led From the Front, When the VA Reexamines Your Disability, and Tips for a Successful C&P Exam

The Iwo Jima Hero, Sleep Apnea Benefits Explained, and Building Claims That Win

The Marine Who Never Stopped Fighting, VA Ratings for Plantar Fasciitis, and How to Lock In Your Protected Rating

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: Honoring Courage That Endures

The Valor of PFC Domingo Silvas, Unlocking SMC-T Benefits, and Helping Veterans with Severe TBI

Agent Orange Benefits Explained, Secondary Claims, and One Marine’s Journey of Courage and Healing

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