Your VA Claim Starts Here
If you've ever felt lost in the VA claims process - you're not alone.
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That's been HadIt.com's mission since 1997. Born from my own fight with the VA and the belief that no veteran should face the paper trail alone. We're not VSOs. We're not selling anything. We're just veterans helping veterans - the way it's always been done.
What Brings You Here Today?
Filing My First Claim
Start with the fundamentals. Learn what service connection means, what evidence you need, and how to file your claim the right way the first time.
Start Your ClaimIncreasing My Rating
Already service-connected but your rating doesn't reflect your condition? Learn how to file for an increase with the evidence that matters.
File for IncreaseGetting Peer Support
Join 26,000 veterans sharing strategies, experiences, and support. Free registration, no sales pitches, just veteran-to-veteran help.
Join the CommunityEssential VA Claims Tools
Back Pay Calculator
Calculate your retroactive pay with 98.8% accuracy using historical rates from 1974-present.
Calculate Your Back PayDBQ Forms Library
Complete list of Disability Benefits Questionnaires organized by body system. Updated for 2025.
View All DBQsClaims Glossary
Decode VA language. Definitions, abbreviations, and terms you'll encounter in your claims journey.
Browse GlossaryProtected Ratings
Understand when and why your VA rating becomes legally protected from reduction.
Learn About ProtectionResources by Claim Stage
Before You File
C&P Exams & Evidence
Still Have Questions?
Ask your questions in our Veteran-to-Veteran Community - where experience meets support. Register for free, or search and browse without registering.
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