Service Connection Basics

If you’ve filed a VA disability claim, the “bilateral factor” might play an important role in how your total rating…

What Is a VA C-File? A C-File, or claims file, is a folder the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) keeps…

Back in the early 90’s when I was executive director of the National Gulf War Resource Center, one of our…

When it comes to VA disability compensation for joint conditions like arthritis, joint injuries, or back pain, one of the…

Migraines can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of a veteran’s life. For those who experience severe headaches due to military…

If you’re a veteran who has filed a claim for VA disability benefits, you’ll probably be asked to go to…

In 2019, Congress passed the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA). The goal was to simplify the VA appeals process and make…

One of the most important things to support your VA claim is a personal statement. Here’s how to make your…

The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, signed into law on August 10,…

VA claims can be really complicated. Thousands of pages of regulations. Lots of headaches. But there are steps you can…