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Those who suffer from tinnitus know that it isn’t just a slight ringing in the ears. While some may believe that tinnitus is just something you get used to, that you learn to let it be a sort of... continue reading

So you’re ready to file a claim with the VA. This is a great idea. Why?  First of all, you’ve earned it. Your time in service comes with its rewards, and one of them is care. Why wouldn’t... continue reading

Just this year, on February 19, it was announced that the VA was switching to the new veteran’s appeals law called the Appeals Modernization Act (or, AMA). This marked the end of the VA’s RAMP... continue reading

Mental health dominates every aspect of human life, and it controls the way we interact with our situations daily. A sound body needs sound mental health. However, life often presents us with... continue reading

VETERANS! Many of you are already familiar with the RAMP program, especially if you've been previously denied. What we will be going over today is how ONE document, a sworn declaration, could be the... continue reading

Sadly, a veteran may have MST PTSD due to an in-service incident, such as a rape, assault, battery, robbery, mugging, stalking, or other form of harassment. For VA disability purposes, PTSD MST... continue reading

Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD), previously called Chronic Pain Syndrome, means a veteran is having a considerable focus on his/her physical symptoms, such as pain, weakness, limitations, and... continue reading

“I don’t even know where to start. The VA is confusing, there’s so much information to consume, and we talk about getting conditions service-connected, but what about the beginning?" We hear... continue reading

As a fellow disabled Veteran, I realize it can be extremely frustrating to have your VA claim denied. In this post, I share the two most common reasons why VA claims get denied, and how to easily... continue reading

The nexus is considered to be the hardest aspect to prove a service connection to a veteran’s current disability claim. Without sufficient evidence or a nexus, a veteran’s disability claim will... continue reading

One tactic that is often underutilized when filing a claim is the use of a statement in support of claim often referred to as a “buddy letter” or “buddy statement.” A buddy statement can be... continue reading