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Ratings – How the VA Can Reduce Them

It is a common source of worry and confusion for veterans…wondering if and when the VA will try to reduce their service-connected ratings and benefits. Understandably, a loss of needed …

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Benefits Backlog May Linger into 2022

2020 was a hard year for almost everyone. Many businesses suffered, supplies decreased while demands increased, and multitudes of offices reduced or eliminated their in-office employees at least temporarily. Veterans …

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You Need a Buddy

What is a buddy letter? You may also hear it referred to as a buddy statement or layperson statement/letter. It’s a personal, firsthand account and statement from a friend, family …

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The C-File

What is a C-File? A VA claims file, most often referred to as a C-File, is an important piece of the disability and benefits puzzle. It contains all of the …

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The Major Richard Star Act

As it stands, only veterans who served 20+ years and have a disability rating of 50% or more are able to receive full retirement benefits and disability compensation. Data reports …

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One Foot in Front of the Other

Did you know that many veterans have foot problems, pain, or conditions that they suffer from that are often overlooked or misunderstood, and causing them to miss out on disability …

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Nexus Letter

The word NEXUS means link. A Nexus letter is the link between your medical condition and your military service. When is a Nexus Letter Needed? There are five different scenarios …

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State Veteran’s Benefits

Find veterans benefits offered by each state. Did you know that state, city, and community programs also offer a range of veteran benefits and programs for qualifying vets and their …