Veterans Disability Appeals Process

Articles about the VA disability appeals process.

VA to Update Disability Rating Schedule for Digestive System

March 21, 2024 by Neil Woods

VA rating criteria for 55 digestive conditions will change effective May 19, 2024.

March 15, 2024 by Neil Woods

You can use DBQs to help you win your VA disability claim or appeal. VA disability lawyer Melissa Alexander explains.

March 8, 2024 by Neil Woods

You received a denial from the VA. What is new and relevant evidence? VA disability lawyer Cecilia Ton explains.

November 17, 2023 by Neil Woods

How difficult is it to file a VA claim or appeal yourself? VA disability lawyer Neil Woods explains.

October 6, 2023 by Neil Woods

VA disability lawyer Joseph Scott explains how to check your VA claim status.

September 4, 2023 by Neil Woods

VA disability lawyer Joseph Scott discusses obtaining permanent and total (P&T) status for veterans to secure stable VA benefits.

July 20, 2023 by Neil Woods

If you’re applying for VA disability or appealing a decision, this post explains how you can check your VA claim status and what those statuses mean.

July 13, 2023 by Neil Woods

If your military service worsened preexisting or other service-connected conditions, you might qualify for VA disability based on aggravation.

June 8, 2023 by Neil Woods

When seeking a VA disability increase, you can file a claim for an increased rating, add conditions to a claim, appeal your case, or file for TDIU.

June 1, 2023 by Neil Woods

CUEs by the VA are rare and difficult to find. They may go undetected for years until someone experienced with VA law looks at your file.

April 11, 2023 by Neil Woods

A BVA remand means a claim has been sent back to a VA regional office for additional processing. But how long does it take? And what happens next?

April 6, 2023 by Neil Woods

The VA isn’t always clear when it issues a permanent rating. We offer a few tips to help you figure it out for yourself.