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Aug 26, 2026
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Three critical sections could be worth thousands in back pay.
Aug 19, 2026
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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
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Many veterans leave secondary claims unfiled without realizing it.
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Jul 1, 2026
The gap between what veterans receive and deserve is often thousands per month. Learn more.
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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.
Apr 29, 2026
We spotlight Gary Sinise's mission for veterans, break down VA shoulder ratings, and explain why 100% may not be your ceiling.
Apr 22, 2026
Breaking down the sleep apnea and hypertension connection, and explaining what veterans need for a successful sleep apnea claim. We also honor a legendary Tuskegee Airman
Apr 15, 2026
We honor SFC Alwyn Cashe, unpack VA hip pain ratings, and explain why arthritis claims hinge on your worst days.
Apr 8, 2026
Learn how VA rates radiculopathy and what veterans need to prove service connection, plus guidance from Hill & Ponton on how DIC benefits can increase for surviving families and the story of Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell.
Apr 1, 2026
10 min read
Learn how VA rates tinnitus and how secondary conditions can increase your disability rating, plus advice from Hill & Ponton attorneys on confusing VA letters and a look at Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Michael P. Murphy.
Mar 25, 2026
Plus, learn about the legacy of Carlos Hathcock and hear attorney insights on how VA evaluates urinary frequency as a secondary condition.
