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Rating criteria, diagnostic codes, evidence requirements, and C&P exam tips. Ratings hub →

Claims process & general guides

Step-by-step procedural guides on filing, evidence, C&P exams, appeals, the PACT Act, TDIU, SMC, and more.

Claims & appeals guides hub134 guides, organized into 6 journey entry points
General VA rating guidesVA math, bilateral factor, DeLuca, claims strategy

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Property tax exemptions, education waivers, employment preference, license fee waivers, and other state-specific veteran benefits. All states →

Blog (63 articles)

Plain-English explainers on the most-asked topics. Blog index →

10 VA Claim Mistakes That Cost Veterans Thousands in BenefitsClaims
7 State Veteran Benefits You Probably Don't Know AboutState Benefits
A Child Must Give Up DIC to Use DEA. A Spouse Does Not.Family Benefits
Aid and Attendance: Extra Monthly Compensation for Veterans Who Need HelpBenefits Guide
Benefits Available to Military Spouses and Veteran FamiliesFamily Benefits
Benefits for National Guard and Reserve VeteransBenefits Guide
Benefits for Your Dependents: What Your Family Is Entitled ToBenefits Guide
Can Chapter 31 Give Back the GI Bill Months I Already Spent?Education
CHAMPVA vs. TRICARE: Who Qualifies and What Each CostsHealthcare
Chapter 35 and the August 1, 2023 Time-Limit CliffEducation
Combat Veteran Benefits: What Extra Benefits ApplyBenefits Guide
CRDP: Getting Both Retired Pay and VA Disability PayBenefits Guide
Does Filing BDD Early Get You Paid More?Claims
Emergency Financial Assistance Programs for VeteransBenefits Guide
Free and Discounted Hunting & Fishing Licenses for Veterans by StateState Benefits
Free Services Every Veteran Should Know AboutResources
Getting the Most from VR&E: Vocational Rehabilitation Success TipsEducation
GI Bill vs. VR&E: Which Education Benefit Should You Use?Education
Home Modification Grants for Disabled Veterans: SAH and SHAHousing
How COLA Affects Your VA Disability PayBenefits Guide
How to Appeal a VA Decision: Your Options ExplainedClaims
How to Choose a VSO: Finding the Right Veterans Service OrganizationResources
How to File a VA Disability Claim in 2026: Step-by-Step GuideClaims
How Vet Debrief Protects Your Privacy: A Technical ExplanationAbout
Maximizing Your Education Benefits: A Strategic Guide for VeteransEducation
Medical Retirement vs. Medical Separation: Key DifferencesBenefits Guide
My VR&E Counselor Won't Respond. What Now?Education
Nexus Letters Explained: What They Are and How to Get OneClaims
Nobody Is Required to Tell You This: Six VA RulesBenefits Guide
PACT Act Benefits in 2026: New Presumptive Conditions, Burn Pit Coverage & How to FileBenefits Guide
Presumptive Conditions for VA Claims: The 2026 ListClaims
Secondary Service Connection: How to Claim Conditions Caused by Your Rated DisabilitiesClaims
Small Business Benefits for Veterans: Funding, Contracts, and ResourcesEmployment
Special Monthly Compensation: Benefits Beyond the Standard RatingBenefits Guide
Survivor Benefits: Understanding DIC and What Families Need to KnowFamily Benefits
TDIU: How to Get 100% VA Pay Without a 100% RatingBenefits Guide
The 48-Month Rule: How Rudisill and Perkins Changed GI Bill BenefitsEducation
The 5, 10, and 20-Year Rules: When Your VA Rating Is ProtectedBenefits Guide
The DIC 10-Year Rule Explained for Surviving SpousesFamily Benefits
The GI Bill Transfer Deadline That Closes at SeparationEducation
The Take Care of America's Veterans Act — What H.R. 9237 Would Change and Where It StandsBenefits Guide
The VA Funding Fee Refund You Have to Ask ForHousing
VA Back Pay: How It Works and How It's CalculatedClaims
VA Burial Benefits: What Veterans and Families Should KnowBenefits Guide
VA Caregiver Support: Benefits for Those Who Care for VeteransFamily Benefits
VA Community Care: Getting Treatment Outside the VA SystemHealthcare
VA Dental Benefits: Eligibility, Coverage, and How to Get CareHealthcare
VA Disability Claim Timeline: What to Expect at Each StageClaims
VA Disability Ratings Explained: Percentages, VA Math & Monthly Pay (2026)Benefits Guide
VA Emergency Care: When the VA Pays for Non-VA Emergency RoomsHealthcare
VA Health Care Priority Groups: Where You StandHealthcare
VA Home Loan: The Zero Down Payment AdvantageHousing
VA Life Insurance: SGLI, VGLI, and VALife ComparedBenefits Guide
VA Math Explained: Why 50% + 30% Doesn't Equal 80% (With Examples)Benefits Guide
VA Mental Health Benefits: What's Available and How to Access CareHealthcare
VA Travel Pay: How to Get Reimbursed for AppointmentsBenefits Guide
Veteran ID Cards: Which Ones You Need and How to Get ThemResources
Veteran Property Tax Exemptions: A State-by-State OverviewState Benefits
Veterans' Preference in Federal Hiring: How It WorksEmployment
VR&E Says My Goal Isn't Feasible. Is That Final?Education
What to Do After Your Vet Debrief Benefits BriefingResources
Why Is My Chapter 31 Subsistence So Much Lower Than the Maximum?Education
Yellow Ribbon: The School Sets the Terms, Not the VAEducation

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