Knowledge Base

What a C&P exam is, what to expect, and how to prepare so your worst days actually get documented.

What an Intent to File does, how to submit one, and why it can be worth thousands of dollars in back pay.

The full process for filing a VA disability compensation claim, from gathering evidence to receiving a decision.

Why two 40% ratings don't add up to 80%, and how to actually work out your combined rating by hand.

How Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability works, who qualifies, and how it differs from a 100% schedular rating.

What a presumptive condition is, the major exposure categories, and why filing now matters even if your condition isn't on the list yet.