ArticleVA Disability Basics
How combined VA ratings actually work
VA combined ratings aren't simple addition. Here's the math, in plain language.
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GuideDenied Claims
Denied doesn't mean done: reading your decision letter
How to read what the VA actually said — and what comes next.
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ArticleC&P Exams
What to expect from your Compensation & Pension exam
Prep, paperwork, and a calm walkthrough of the day-of.
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GuidePersonal Statements
Writing a personal statement that holds up
Specific, dated, and tied to service — a simple framework.
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ArticleBuddy Letters
How to ask a buddy for a statement
Make it easy on them. Helpful for your file.
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ArticleVeteran Financing
What veteran financing is — and isn't
Plain answers about payment plans and lender partners.
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GuidePACT Act
The PACT Act, explained for veterans
Who qualifies, presumptive conditions, and how to file under PACT.
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ArticleClaim Increases
When to file for an increase (and when to wait)
Signals your rating is too low — and what evidence moves the needle.
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ArticleSecondary Conditions
Secondary conditions you might be missing
Sleep apnea, migraines, depression — common secondaries to a service-connected condition.
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GuideMental Health Claims
PTSD, anxiety, depression: filing a mental health claim
Stressors, evidence, and what the C&P examiner is listening for.
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ArticleNexus Letters
What makes a nexus letter actually work
The medical opinion language VA raters are looking for.
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GuideAppeals
Higher-Level Review vs. Supplemental Claim vs. Board
Three appeal lanes — picking the right one for your case.
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VideoC&P Exams
5-minute C&P exam prep walkthrough
Quick video: what to bring, what to say, what to avoid.
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VideoVA Disability Basics
VA disability 101 in under 8 minutes
The whole system, explained simply — service connection, ratings, comp.
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