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Oct 7, 2026
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5 min read
What's inside your C-file, what to do if records are missing, and how to request it.
Sep 30, 2026
A few minutes of planning now could mean lifelong support for the people you love.
Sep 23, 2026
4 min read
There's no filing deadline, but waiting can cost you money. Here's what to do first.
Sep 16, 2026
Plus, information on how downplaying symptoms during a C&P could cost you thousands in benefits.
Sep 9, 2026
Vertigo, Gulf War Illness, and the evidence the VA won't go find for you.
Sep 2, 2026
Some VA benefits are automatic for certain veterans.
Aug 26, 2026
Three critical sections could be worth thousands in back pay.
Aug 19, 2026
3 min read
Five that you already earned but nobody told you about
Aug 12, 2026
The single biggest factor in your rating decision happens in one room.
Aug 5, 2026
Adding a spouse or child to your file could mean $100+ more per month. Here's what to file.
Jul 29, 2026
Two ratings don't necessarily add up the way you'd expect. Knowing the math shows you where the points actually are.
Jul 22, 2026
Strong evidence is what separates an approved claim from a denied one. Here's what counts.
Jul 15, 2026
Jul 8, 2026
Many veterans leave secondary claims unfiled without realizing it.
VA News
Jul 1, 2026
The gap between what veterans receive and deserve is often thousands per month. Learn more.
Jun 28, 2026
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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.
Jun 17, 2026
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.
Jun 10, 2026
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.
Jun 3, 2026
6 min read
We honor Harlem Hellfighter Henry Johnson, break down VA ratings for chronic fatigue syndrome, and explain how chronic pain can qualify for service connection.
May 27, 2026
Plus, we honor Vice Admiral James Stockdale, break down VA benefits for legally blind veterans, and cut through the confusion around Agent Orange and herbicide exposure claims.
May 24, 2026
Honoring the men and women who gave everything so the rest of us could live free.
May 20, 2026
A landmark class action, Freund v. Collins, just revealed VA quietly closed thousands of veterans' appeals with no warning. If yours went silent, it may not be too late.
May 13, 2026
We honor Captain Benjamin Salomon, break down VA neck pain ratings, and professional advice for what examiners are really looking for in your mental health C&P exam.
May 6, 2026
11 min read
We break down VA ratings for TMJ disorder and explain why your eczema flare-ups deserve better documentation while also honoring Colonel Ralph Puckett Jr.
