A lay statement can show the VA how your disabilities make your life more difficult. A statement from a friend, family member, or even a former employer can make a stronger case for your VA claim.
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Marginal and Sheltered Work Environments and TDIU
We explain what marginal and sheltered work environments are and how veterans with TDIU can still work.
Connecting Erectile Dysfunction to Your Military Service
Veterans experience erectile dysfunction for a variety of reasons. Here’s how to connect ED to military service and receive VA benefits.
Camp Lejeune Veterans Benefits
Vets exposed to contamination at Camp Lejeune can receive VA disability for Camp Lejeune water contamination and may be able to take legal action.
Using DBQs for VA Disability Claims
Doctors use a DBQ form to record a veteran’s condition so the VA can then evaluate and make a decision on the veteran’s disability claim. In this article you can find links to many DBQ forms and instructions about using them.
VA Rating for Brain Tumors
Exposure to toxins during military service has been linked to brain cancer. Veterans can get a malignant or benign brain tumor VA rating.
Three Ways to Go from a 90% to 100% VA Rating
If you are a veteran with a 90% VA rating, this article could help you increase your benefits by more than $1,300 a month.
How to Claim Secondary Service Connection for a VA Disability
Veterans can receive VA rating for any health condition that is medically related to a service-connected condition. But you won’t find a list of secondary conditions. This article explains why.
What VA Disability Benefits Evidence Will I Need?
There is a lot of evidence needed to have a strong VA disability case. We’ll help you gather it and present it to the VA clearly.
Will My VA Rating Be Protected When I Turn 55?
If your VA disability isn’t given a permanent rating, you’ll have periodic future exams so the VA can make sure you still need benefits.
What is the VA Evidence Intake Center?
When you file a VA claim or submit an appeal for a rating decision, you will get mail from the Evidence Intake Center. Here’s what you need to know about the EIC.
Will the VA Reduce My Rating?
The VA can reexamine your service-connected disability rating every 2 to 5 years unless your rating is permanent or protected. After a reevaluation, the VA can decide to leave your rating alone, increase it, or even decrease it. Read more to learn what you need to know.
