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Understanding the process is crucial for achieving a favorable outcome.
The VA Claim Process
1. Preparation
Gather supporting evidence: service treatment records, private/VA medical records, buddy/lay statements, and any nexus letters.
2. File a Claim
- File a new Claim
3. VA Review
VA confirms receipt of your claim and begins the initial review.
4. C&P Exam (if needed)
Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam may be scheduled to evaluate your claimed condition(s).
5. Evidence Gathering
VA collects additional records and may request more documentation. You can also submit new evidence during this stage.
6. Decision Phase
VA evaluates all evidence and assigns a disability rating (0%–100%) based on severity and functional impact.
7. Notification
VA issues a decision letter with:
– Service connection status
– Disability rating(s)
– Effective date
– Monthly compensation amount
8. Appeal (if needed)
If you disagree with the decision, you may
– File a Supplemental Claim
– Request a Higher-Level Review
– Appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals
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VA Disability Claims Assistance
Expert help with your disability claims process.
Our VA Disability Claims Assistance ensures that you receive the benefits you deserve. We will guide you through every step, from initial application to final approval, addressing any issues that may arise along the way.
Supplemental Claims
What is a Supplenetal Claim?
A supplemental claim is a way to ask the VA to look at your claim again, but this time you give them new and relevant evidence.
Higher-Level Review Requests
What is a Higher-Level Review?
If you don’t agree with the VA’s decision, you can ask for a Higher-Level Review. This means a more experienced VA reviewer, who did not decide your case the first time, will take a fresh look at it.
NOTE: you cannot submit new evidence in a higher level review.
Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) Guidance
What is (TDIU) Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability?
(TDIU) lets you get paid at the 100% disability rate if your service-connected disabilities prevents you from working a steady, full-time job , even if your combined rating is less than 100%.