Veteran Guides & Resources

The VA has proposed eliminating the standalone 10% tinnitus rating under Diagnostic Code 6260. Learn what's changing under VASRD revisions, who's grandfathered, and why filing now under current criteria matters.

The VA has proposed eliminating the automatic 50% CPAP rating for sleep apnea. Learn what's changing under VASRD revisions, who's grandfathered, and why filing now under current criteria matters.

Headaches are among the most commonly claimed — and most commonly misunderstood — conditions in the VA disability system.

Independent medical nexus letter guide for VA sleep apnea claims. Covers direct service connection, secondary to PTSD, weight gain, medications, and TBI.

The VA is rolling out a new data-collection tool to flag fraudulent DBQs. Learn what it actually does, what the VA is targeting, and why legitimate telehealth evaluations from licensed providers are not at risk.

Everything veterans need to know about GERD VA disability claims, rating criteria, and nexus letters. When you need one, how to get one, and what makes it effective.

Learn what a medical nexus letter is, why it is often one of the most critical pieces of evidence in a VA disability claim, and what makes a nexus letter effective.

A breakdown of Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), how they differ from nexus letters, and how the VA uses them to determine your disability rating.

Understanding the difference between a VA C&P exam and an independent medical evaluation, and why a third-party medical opinion can support your claim.