On October 29, 2025, a Senate hearing laid groundwork to cut VA disability benefits for 6.9M veterans. Sen. Tuberville proposed a commission. Daniel Gade testified
James Melvin Cripps, HadIt.com member since 2006, passed away on October 10, 2025. His death marks the loss of a veteran whose persistence changed the
VA hospitals nationwide are enforcing arbitrary therapy session limits—cutting veterans off from mental health care regardless of clinical need. Providers who object face disciplinary action.
The Gist: If your C&P exam felt rushed, inaccurate, or biased, you’re not stuck with it. You can document the problems, request a re-exam, and
2026 VA disability COLA projected at 2.7%. See exact payment increases for 10%-100% ratings under all four scenarios. Official announcement Oct 24.
<div class="addtoany_share_save_container addtoany_contentVeterans can strengthen their VA disability claims with Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs). These standardized forms help document medical conditions and may speed up Fully Developed
Henderson v. Shinseki, 589 F.3d 1201 (Fed. Cir. 2009) Heads Up 🚫 This decision has been overturned. While it once expanded the doctrine of equitable
Think progress in therapy might trigger a VA re-evaluation? Here’s what actually causes a mental health rating reduction — and what won’t.
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The 2024 Barry v. McDonough ruling is a game-changer for veterans seeking Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) in 2025. The Federal Circuit confirmed that VA must
Migraines are one of the most common — and most underrated — conditions among veterans. This guide explains VA migraine ratings, what “prostrating” really means,
Easily estimate how much retroactive pay you’re owed from the VA. This free VA Disability Back Pay Calculator uses your effective date and rating to
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