Member Question: After Reaching 100% Should I File Additional Claims?   First a little bit of a back story- I have 44 years combined service for pay (Both active duty (combat) Active Reserve, NG, and returns to Active duty for deployments. I used a state VA representative to help file my claim and during […]

VA Compensation and Pension Exams by VES, LHI, and QTC Can I Contact Them Directly?

What is the VA bilateral factor and how is it applied.

5 year VA rating protection states that the VA can’t reduce a veteran’s disability that’s been in place for 5 years unless the condition improved over time on a sustained basis.

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

OIG substantiated the allegation that Chicago VA regional benefits office employees did not follow VBA procedures when correcting administrative errors. Veterans are not responsible for repaying overpayments from administrative errors.

VA Decision Review and VA Appeal Options   The legacy VA appeals process has changed to the decision review process. If you disagree with a VA decision dated on or after February 19, 2019, you can choose from 3 decision review options (Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal) to continue your case. If you […]

American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021, equips Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure Veterans have continued access to quality health care and protections against COVID-19, as well as providing needed economic relief.

Writ of Mandamus in Veterans Disability Claim

Discussion on BVA equitable relief.

2022 Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)

Vietnam War Marine Veteran John Ligato breaks down his experience during the Battle of Hue City from an operational view. He discusses what he calls the three missing days in Marine Corps history due to the nature of the battle...

Request Personnel and/or Medical Records OnlineMore ways to get service recordsLearn about military service records (e.g. DD Form 214)