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What is an “Intent to File” for VA Claims?

It is no secret that navigating the various documentation requirements of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be exhausting. Failing to provide a critical document, or submitting it with errors, could delay your acceptance or even result in...

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A Veteran’s Options for Higher-Level Review

It is no secret that the VA disability claims process is full of frustrating hurdles. From countless doctor appointments to seemingly endless documentation with so many steps, securing your Veterans disability benefits can be riddled with setbacks. The good news...

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What New and Relevant Evidence Do I Need to File My Supplemental Claim For Veterans Disability?

When filing a supplemental claim for Veterans disability benefits, it is important to go through all steps of the legal process with a qualified professional. At Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, our goal is to help make the benefits process...

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I Have New Evidence for My VA Appeal – Why Can’t I Submit It Now?

Dealing with appeals from the VA can be an extremely frustrating process, especially when you have obtained new evidence that could grant you a claim. It may feel as if you are stuck in a never-ending waiting room. The process...

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Do I Have to Attend My C&P Exams?

Looking through the various requirements needed to secure Veterans disability benefits, it can be easy to miss one or think that you can squeeze by without it. In fact, every element of this lengthy process is necessary and your claim...

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Can an Attorney Expedite My Veteran Disability Claim?

While some attorneys may mislead you by suggesting they can make the Veterans disability claims process go faster, that is not true. An attorney cannot expedite your claim. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) currently takes about 4-8 months to...

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Loss of Veterans’ TDIU Disability Benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has numerous ways of assessing how disabled a Veteran is and whether he or she can sustain gainful employment. In addition to the traditional rating system, the VA can also offer Total Disability based...

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Getting Help and Benefits for Military Sexual Trauma

When you have suffered from military sexual trauma (MST), know that you are not alone. Unfortunately, many women and men experience incidents such as non-consensual sexual contact, sexual harassment at work, and rape. In the armed forces, you provided this...

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Do I Need a DBQ for My VA Claim?

Medical examinations can be stressful for anyone, regardless of history. Yet, for many Veterans who have chronic service-connected injuries or traumas, completing medical exams can be difficult. For this reason, many Veterans may choose to have their evaluations completed by...

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The Most Important VA Forms You Need to Know About

If you are Veteran seeking disability benefits or other compensation for a service-connected injury through the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), the application process will have a series of complex procedures on top of multiple forms that you need to...