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5 things you Didn’t Know about Total VA Disability Ratings.
The phrases "100% disabled," "permanent and total VA disability ratings," and "total VA disability rating" get thrown around a lot in Veterans disability benefits claims. Problem is, that phrase doesn't always mean the same thing to everyone. In fact it can mean...
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10 common mistakes in Board of Veterans’ Appeals decisions.
Proving ONE thing gets you VA Individual Unemployability.
There are a lot of myths surrounding VA individual unemployability benefits - what we commonly call VA TDIU. Some folks tell you that to qualify for TDIU have to be unemployed (That's not true.) Some folks tell you that you have to be unable to do any work. (Also not...
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Did the VA lowball your VA PTSD rating? Here’s how to find out.
The day was just like any other day. Until you checked your mail. The big brown envelope was in it, with the VA logo in the upper left corner. You knew it was your VA PTSD Rating Decision. It's about time - you filed your PTSD service-connection claim 18 months ago....
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Want Better Results in a VA C&P Exam? Paint a picture.
Far too many veterans approach their VA C&P exam like it's a hearing or a trial. The result of this is that the VA C&P examiner acts like a lawyer and defends the VA's position. In other words, you get an adverse - and very legalistic - VA C&P exam...
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[VIDEO] Do you get the max Sleep Apnea VA Disability rating?
Anybody can go online and find the Sleep Apnea VA Disability Rating criteria on the VA rating scheduleYou may have found this page searching for that very phrase. And, if all you are looking for are the percent levels for ratings for sleep apnea in a VA claim, well, a...
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VA Form 21-2680: Request for VA Aid and Attendance Benefits
What is VA Form 21-2680 used for? VA Form 21-2680 is a form, filled out by a medical doctor, to support a claim for aid and attendance and/or housebound benefits filed with the Department of Veterans Affairs. It is not one of the VA claims application forms - instead,...
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VA Claims LIVE (Season 3 – Episode 02: November 21, 2018)
VA Aid and Attendance, VA Form 21-2680, VA disability lawyers and more... I hope you enjoy this full recording of "VA Claims Live on Facebook: Season 3, Episode 2 (November 21, 2008)" You can join us live on Facebook by clicking here. To get immediate notifications...
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