Common Mistakes Veterans Make on Their First VA Claim
Applying for VA disability benefits involves complex application forms and a claims review process. As a result, veterans can easily make mistakes while pursuing a VA disability claim that may lead to a denial of their initial application. Common examples of errors that veterans make in their initial VA claim include: Not Understanding Eligibility Requirements…
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How to Spot a Fake VA Claims Consultant
Navigating the application process for VA disability benefits can seem confusing and challenging for many veterans. Unfortunately, a growing number of individuals and organizations have begun leveraging veterans’ difficulties with the VA disability benefits process by posing as “claims consultants,” promising to help them secure approval for benefits. However, these fake VA claims consultants often…
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VA Watchdog Report: Thousands of Burn Pit Claims May Still Be Wrongly Denied
A new report from the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) reveals that thousands of veterans may have been improperly denied disability benefits for conditions related to burn pit exposure—even after the VA claimed to have fixed the problem. If you served in Iraq, Afghanistan, or other locations where burn pits were used, this is critical…
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What to Expect During Your C&P Exam in 2025
When you apply for VA disability benefits, the application review process may include submitting to a compensation and pension examination. The results of your C&P exam can affect the disability rating you receive for your service-connected condition. As a result, you may wonder about what to expect when you attend a C&P exam during your…
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What Factors Affect Your VA Disability Rating in 2025?
When you have a medical condition caused or worsened by your military service, you may qualify for disability benefits from the VA. These benefits include monthly financial payments and, for some veterans, access to healthcare and other services from the VA. The amount of monthly payments and types of benefits a veteran may receive will…
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What to Know About “Claim Sharks” and Unauthorized VA Advisors
Veterans who may become eligible for disability benefits from the VA may get targeted by various scams designed to defraud veterans of money or VA benefits. One common scam targeting disabled veterans includes “claim sharks” – individuals and companies that claim to advise and assist veterans with filing VA disability claims. These parties exploit the…
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How the VA Calculates Back Pay in Disability Claims
After filing a VA disability claim or an appeal of an unfavorable decision on your disability claim, you may become entitled to an award of back pay of disability benefits. Back pay ensures you receive the full compensation you should have received, but for the delays in processing your disability claim. But how does the…
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What Are the Proposed Changes for VA Disability in 2025?
In 2025, veterans could see various changes to the VA’s disability benefits system that may affect how veterans can obtain benefits and what financial support or services they receive. Revisions to Disability Rating Criteria In 2022, the VA proposed changes to various disability rating criteria. Because the official disability rating criteria are part of the…
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Understanding the 2.5% Increase in VA Disability Compensation for 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs imposed a 2.5 percent increase in VA disability benefits for 2025. Veterans who receive monthly disability payments should understand how this increase affects their benefits. Understanding COLA and How It Matters The government imposes cost-of-living adjustments to many benefits it pays to citizens. A cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) seeks to adjust…
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Protecting Yourself from VA Claim Scams and Predatory Practices
Because VA disability benefits can provide disabled veterans with critical financial support, some scammers prey on veterans seeking help securing benefits or financial assistance. As a disabled veteran, recognizing common scams and predatory practices and knowing what actions to take to protect yourself can help you avoid becoming a victim of scammers. Common VA Scams…
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