Is my rating decision permanent?

The rules for determining whether a disability is permanent differ depending on if the disability is service connected or not. This blog discusses only service-connected disabilities for which ...

PTSD Guide - Part 6

PTSD Guide - Part 5

Our PTSD Guide will explain what PTSD is (Part 1), what is needed to get PTSD service-connected (Part 2), what to expect from a Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam for PTSD (Part 3), how PTSD ...

How to Read & Understand Your VA Rating Decision

So, you received your VA Rating Decision, now what?

Is my VA Disability Rating permanent?

You’ve received a decision on your VA disability claim, including an assignment of your VA disability ratings – individual as to each type of disability and an overall rating. Is your VA disability ...

Can I receive VA Disability for Sleep Apnea?

Can veterans receive VA disability benefits for sleep apnea? Under direct or secondary connection to their military service, the answer is yes. This article spells out the VA disability process and ...

How Long After a C&P Exam Will I Get A Decision?

What is a C&P exam, and why is it important?

How to Expedite Your VA Disability Claim Due to Hardship

Are you experiencing financial hardship while waiting for a decision on your VA disability claim appeal? Are there other reasons, such as illness or advanced age, that make the usual timeframe for ...

Simple Guide to VA Retroactive/Back Pay Benefits

One of the first questions you may have about your back pay benefits is what starting date will be assigned to your claim. Are disability claims retroactive? Do they have a starting date only when a ...