Preparing for a VA Higher-Level Review Informal Conference
A VA higher-level review informal conference is usually a short phone call, but its outcome can depend on how clearly [...]
National Guard VA Disability Claims: Proving Duty Status
A missing order can make a valid National Guard claim look unrelated to military service. National Guard VA disability claims [...]
VA Diabetes Ratings in 2026: Insulin and Activity Limits
Insulin can raise a VA diabetes rating, but insulin alone doesn't guarantee a 40 percent evaluation. For veterans researching VA [...]
VA TBI Ratings in 2026: Proving Cognitive Loss
A traumatic brain injury can leave you struggling with memory, focus, judgment, and daily tasks long after the original event. [...]
VA Hip Replacement Ratings in 2026: Pain and Motion
After a total hip replacement, VA hip replacement ratings may begin at 100 percent, but the long-term evaluation depends on [...]
How 38 USC 1154(b) Helps Combat Veterans Prove VA Claims
A combat veteran may have a legitimate service-connected injury without a detailed medical record from the battlefield. 38 USC 1154(b) [...]
VA Plantar Fasciitis Ratings: Orthotics in 2026
Heel pain can make every morning step difficult, but the VA does not assign a percentage based on pain alone. [...]
VA Shoulder Disability Ratings: Motion and Flare-Ups
A shoulder that moves well during a short examination may function poorly during daily life. That difference often affects VA [...]
VA Back Disability Ratings in 2026 Explained
Back pain can affect your ability to work, sleep, walk, sit, and perform ordinary tasks. Yet VA back disability ratings [...]
VA Knee Ratings in 2026: Instability and Meniscus Evidence
A knee that buckles, locks, or swells can affect every part of your day. Yet the VA rating may depend [...]