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Knockout

When you hit a brick wall at the VA, knowing what buttons to push can make all the difference

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Helping a Widow Win Against the VA

Helping a Veteran’s widow win Dependency Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and much more

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VA Dependency Indemnity Compensation (DIC): What Survivors Need to Know

Maximize VA DIC benefits with this complete guide for surviving spouses, children, and parents. Learn eligibility, monthly rates, and the role of advocates in successful claims

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What is VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC)?

The ins and outs of VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) explained, tips on how to qualify, and how to combine SMC rates to reach higher levels

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VA Claim Sharks

VA claims sharks: enriching themselves through breaking the law and taking advantage of unsuspecting Veterans

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Supplemental Claim Effective Dates

An argument you can use to get the correct effective date for your Supplemental Claim award

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VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) for Mental Health Conditions

How a Veteran can qualify for Special Monthly Compensation based on a service-connected mental health condition

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How to Fight A VA Proposal to Reduce Your VA Disability Compensation

Effective strategies, regulations, and case law you can use to fight VA proposals to reduce your VA disability compensation

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What Veterans can do When a 30% Rating Isn't Enough for Their IBS

Learn how to maximize your rating for IBS using a secondary condition

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Pointing Out the VA’s Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE)

How to get a 60% VA rating for certain skin conditions and how AVA proved the VA’s Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE) in a Veteran's claim

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The VA Got This Wrong for 79 Years Straight

How Veterans can be bumped to higher levels of Special Monthly Compensation with additional disabilities. The VA got this wrong for 79 years straight until Barry v. McDonough set things straight

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Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Cheat Sheet

What are the most common medical conditions that make a Veteran eligible for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC)?

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The Laska Decision: Making it Easier for Veterans with Traumatic Brian Injury to Qualify for SMC-T

A big win for Veterans: How the Laska decision from the CAVC made it easier for Veterans with traumatic brain injury to qualify for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-T)

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The VA Code Sheet: What it is and Why it’s Important

Find out what a VA Code Sheet is, what information it contains, why it’s important, and how to get a copy of yours

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Requesting a Copy of Your VA Claims File

How to request a copy of your VA Claims File and why it can be a game changer in your fight with the VA for benefits