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How Pete Hegseth’s ‘Credible Evidence’ Standard Harms Military Sexual Trauma Survivors

A veteran’s personal story and policy breakdown exposing how Secretary Hegseth’s sexual assault standard undermines Military Sexual Trauma survivors and reopens wounds the Pentagon once promised to heal.

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VA Confirms Broken SMC Calculator Cost Veterans Thousands

VA’s SMC calculator underpaid veterans for years. If rated between 2017–2024, you could be owed more. Learn how to check and take action now.

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How to Audit Your VA Claim Using ChatGPT: A Step-by-Step Guide

Audit VA Claim with ChatGPT to review your VA disability claim for missed SMC, rating errors, and CUE. This step-by-step guide helps veterans understand and audit their decisions with AI assistance.

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VA C&P Exam: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Featured image for “VA C&P Exam: What to Expect and How to Prepare | HadIt.com” showing a male and female veteran beside a checklist and compass. Designed to support an article about preparing for VA disability exams.

Maximizing Your VA PTSD Claim: How to Build a Strong Appeal (2025 Edition)

Maximizing Your VA PTSD Claim: How to Build a Strong Appeal (2025 Edition)

Struggling with your PTSD VA claim? This 2025 guide breaks down everything veterans need to know to build a strong appeal — from upcoming rating changes and medical evidence tips to writing powerful personal and buddy statements. Learn how to avoid “claim sharks,” navigate the AMA appeal lanes, and get real help from accredited sources. Updated for the newest VA mental health rating criteria expected in late 2025.

HadIt.com: 28 Years of Pioneering Veterans’ Support and Community

For over 28 years, HadIt.com has been a one-woman mission built on a simple promise: no veteran should ever have to fight the VA system alone. Discover how one veteran changed thousands of lives — and counting.

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VA Office Space Crisis: Layoffs, Facility Sales, and What It Means for Veterans’ Mental Health Care

There have been credible reports that VA therapists were being forced to conduct sessions in shared cubicles or “pod” setups—basically call-center style arrangements where it’s impossible to guarantee privacy. Imagine trying to talk about your PTSD or depression with other people just a few feet away. That’s not just uncomfortable—it’s a violation of the trust and confidentiality veterans deserve.

VA Sleep Apnea Tinnitus Deadline Alert: Last Chance for Grandfathered Ratings

Navigating Veterans Affairs (VA) claims can be daunting. For U.S. military veterans with service-connected disabilities like sleep apnea and tinnitus, acting quickly is crucial to maintain grandfathered ratings. This article highlights the importance of meeting critical deadlines to secure more favorable disability ratings under older VA criteria. Learn how to verify your ratings, gather necessary documentation, and submit an Intent to File (ITF) to safeguard your benefits with the help of expert resources from HadIt.com. Don't miss this last chance to protect your well-deserved compensation and enhance your quality of life.

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VA Staffing Shakeup: How Telework Reductions Might Impact Your Claim Timeline

Find out how recent staffing changes and telework reductions at the VA might affect your claim timeline. Learn how to navigate these new challenges and stay proactive with support from HadIt.com, a community dedicated to helping veterans for nearly three decades.

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Big Changes Coming to VA Mental Health Ratings in 2025

Big VA mental health rating changes in 2025 focus on symptom severity, ensuring fairer compensation for veterans. File your claims now for maximum benefits!

 EXPOSED! Musk & Doge Plans: Your Social Security Check?!

In a recent live Q&A session, Dr. Ed Weir, a former Social Security insider, tackled the controversial statements made by Elon Musk and the Doge team regarding Social Security. The discussion revolved around the implications of their plans on the future of Social Security benefits, raising critical questions about government efficiency, fraud, and the safety […]

VA Secretary’s Stance on Veterans’ Disability Ratings

As the founder of HadIt.com Veterans, I’ve seen many changes in how the VA approaches disability claims since 1991. The recent comments from the VA Secretary on veterans seeking increases in disability ratings deserve some thoughtful analysis. What the Secretary Said During an appearance on the Shawn Ryan show, the VA Secretary made statements that […]

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