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We Closed the Notice for Exam Request: What It Really Means for Your VA Disability Claim
Checking your VA disability claim status online can feel stressful especially when unfamiliar messages appear. One update that frequently causes concern is “We closed ...
VA Disability Benefits January 2026: How Much Will You Receive After the COLA Increase?
Disabled veterans across the United States will begin receiving higher VA disability compensation in January 2026, following the latest federal Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) tied ...
VA Disability Claimants to Navigate a 5-Stage Review Process After Filing: Here’s What Happens Next and How Long It Takes
Filing a VA disability claim is a major step toward receiving the compensation and healthcare you’ve earned through military service. But for many veterans, ...
VA Disability Claim Process Explained 2026: The 8-Step VA Claim Timeline Every Veteran Should Know
Filing a VA disability claim can feel overwhelming especially when you don’t know what’s happening behind the scenes or how long each step should ...
Veterans With Deferred VA Claims Shouldn’t Panic: What a VA Claim Deferral Really Means and How to Prepare Next
Seeing the word “Deferred” on a VA disability claim decision letter can stop any veteran in their tracks. It feels uncertain, frustrating, and sometimes ...
Veterans With High Blood Pressure May Qualify for VA Disability Benefits in 2025–2026: How Hypertension VA Ratings Work
High blood pressure clinically known as hypertension affects more veterans than any other chronic medical condition. Current VA health data shows that roughly 37% ...
Veterans to Face PTSD C&P Review Exams for Rating Increases in 2025–2026: What to Expect, How to Prepare, and How the VA Decides
For many veterans, receiving notice of a Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam for a PTSD increase triggers anxiety, fear, and emotional stress. These exams ...
Veterans to Face Range of Motion VA C&P Exams in Disability Claims: What to Expect, How to Prepare, and Why It Matters
For veterans seeking disability compensation for joint, spine, or muscle conditions, the Range of Motion (ROM) Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam is one of ...
2026 VA Chapter 35 DEA Pay Rates Full Breakdown for Spouses and Dependents
For thousands of military families, Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) under Chapter 35 is the financial bridge that makes higher education and career ...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa VA Rating: How the VA Rates HS (0%–60%) in 2026
For many veterans, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is far more than a skin condition it’s a chronic, painful disease that affects mobility, hygiene, work performance, ...
