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What Does it Mean to Reopen a VA Claim?

A Veteran called me yesterday asking about his current claim. He said he had not heard anything about it in 3 years. So I asked if he had received a decision. He responded by stating that he did receive one...

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What is a NOD?

When filing an initial application with the VA Regional Office (VARO), you have to wait for them to make a decision on the individual claims that you are filing. Once the VARO makes a decision they will send it to...

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What is a DRO Hearing?

After filing a notice of disagreement you may be asking yourself, “What about a hearing? “ You may ask for a DRO hearing after filing the notice of disagreement at your local regional office. DRO stands for decision review officer....

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What is a VCAA on a VA Disability Claim?

If you are a Veteran who is pursuing a VA Disability claim, there is a good chance that you will receive a VCAA. If you do receive one of these documents, it can be quite confusing. You may find yourself...

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What is a GAF Score?

When it comes to a PTSD rating, many Veterans are not aware that their GAF score plays an important part in how the VA decides their claim. You may be asking, “What is a GAF Score?” While a GAF Score can...

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Why is a C&P Exam Important for my VA Disability Claim?

Any Veteran who has filed a claim for VA Disability compensation is very familiar with the long list of abbreviations used by the VA for forms and procedures. A C&P exam is often at the top of that list, but...

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Why is a C&P Exam Important to my VA Disability Claim?

Any Veteran who has filed a claim for VA Disability Compensation has heard the endless list of abbreviations for different forms and prodecures for the VA. A C&P Exam is often at the top of this list, but you may...

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How Does an Attorney Obtain Your Records?

One of the first steps we take when we get a new client is to obtain all of their military records. We request these from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office. Some clients have wondered why this is a...

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What are some Deadlines Associated with the VA Disability Process?

If I pursue a claim for Veterans Benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs, are there deadlines for documents to be submitted and appeals to be filed? This is a very good question because there are several different deadlines the...

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What is an SSOC in VA Disability?

So you feel like you have been waiting an eternity for a grant on your disability, and now you have finally received a decision in the mail. At this point you have had a hearing with a Decision Review Officer...

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