VA Claims Processing Changes in 2026: What to Check
Your VA claim can move faster in 2026, but faster processing doesn't make every decision correct. The latest VA claims [...]
VA ankle ratings in 2026: Proving motion loss and instability
An ankle that repeatedly gives way can make walking, standing, stairs, and uneven ground difficult. For veterans, VA ankle ratings [...]
VA Hypothyroidism Ratings in 2026: Lab Evidence Guide
If you are researching VA hypothyroidism ratings, you may expect a TSH result to determine your percentage. The current rules [...]
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. [...]