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May 25, 2026 · 3 min read

For veterans, this means one less password to manage, a more trusted sign-in experience, and an added layer of confidence when accessing the platform.

Guides

April 17, 2026 · 5 min read

Free, condition-specific C&P exam prep is now live. Each guide shows the exact DBQ the examiner will use, what gets measured, and how to describe symptoms accurately, for 41 of the most common VA conditions.

Guides

April 2, 2026 · 7 min read

Learn what a VA buddy statement is, when lay evidence helps, what to include, how to format it, and how buddy statements pair with medical evidence for PTSD, depression, and other claims.

Guides

April 2, 2026 · 7 min read

Learn what to expect at a VA Compensation and Pension exam, how to organize your records, what to bring, and how to avoid common mistakes that weaken claims.

Guides

April 2, 2026 · 7 min read

Step-by-step guidance for filing a VA disability claim: eligibility basics, intent to file, evidence gathering, filing methods, and what to expect after submission.

Guides

April 2, 2026 · 7 min read

Learn how to increase VA disability ratings with new evidence, supplemental claims, secondary conditions, and clear medical documentation for worsened symptoms.

Guides

April 2, 2026 · 7 min read

Decode your VA rating decision letter: what each section means, how combined ratings work, and what options you have if you disagree, including appeals and increases.

Guides

April 2, 2026 · 8 min read

Understand what a VA nexus letter is, who can write it, what strong letters include, and how nexus evidence supports service connection for disabilities like sleep apnea and tinnitus.

Guides

April 2, 2026 · 8 min read

Learn what secondary service connection means, how medical nexus works, common condition pairs, evidence you need, and how secondaries interact with ratings and appeals.

Guides

April 2, 2026 · 7 min read

Understand TDIU: schedular versus extraschedular eligibility, evidence for unemployability, how TDIU differs from a 100 percent schedular rating, and how to build a strong work impact file.

Guides

April 2, 2026 · 7 min read

A practical checklist of documents for a VA disability claim, organized by category, with tips for missing records, lay statements, and how to pair this list with nexus and buddy evidence.

Guides

April 2, 2026 · 7 min read

Learn what VA DBQs are, who completes them, how they relate to rating decisions, where to find forms, and how to prepare so your symptoms are captured accurately.

Mental Health

February 8, 2026 · 5 min read

Everything you need to know about VA PTSD disability ratings in 2026, including rating criteria, evidence requirements, C&P exam tips, common mistakes, and how to maximize your claim.

Secondary Conditions

February 8, 2026 · 3 min read

Sleep apnea is one of the most commonly approved secondary conditions to PTSD. Learn how to file, what evidence you need, and how to strengthen your nexus so your claim has the best chance to win.

VA Benefits

February 8, 2026 · 3 min read

The VA doesn’t add your disability ratings; they use “VA Math.” Learn why 70% + 30% = 79%, how rounding works, and how to calculate your monthly compensation.

Community Impact

November 18, 2025 · 3 min read

Chris Lassiter earned an Honorable Mention (4th place) at the AWS Lambda Hackathon by showing how a fully serverless pipeline can turn chaotic medical records into confident VA claim prep in minutes.