VA Disability Claim Articles & Guides

Plain-English breakdowns of VA forms, evidence tactics, appeals, and timelines you can brief tonight.

Intel

Veteran Intel for Your VA Disability Claim

Every article translates the VA rulebook into plain-English steps you can brief tonight.

  • Lock down evidence with lay statements, nexus letters, and medical opinions that match CFR language.
  • Work Supplemental Claims, Higher-Level Reviews, and Board appeals with timelines, scripts, and checklists built by fellow vets.
  • Stay ahead of VA delays with follow-up scripts, tracking worksheets, and policy sitreps so you know when to press or escalate.
Quick Wins

Deploy These Moves This Week

VA Form 21-10210 Lay Statement (PDF)
Capture witness testimony without missing CFR language.
Nexus Opinion Template (PDF)
Give your doctor CFR-backed prompts for their letter.
Lay Statement Article Brief
Script every witness step for VA Form 21-10210.
Supplemental Claim Guide
Add new evidence and stay inside VA deadlines.
Featured

Featured Articles

VA Form 21-526EZ Claim Application Guide
Step-by-step instructions for filing VA Form 21-526EZ with the evidence you need to launch a new disability claim and lock in your effective date.
VA Form 21-0781 PTSD Stressor Guide
Document PTSD stressors with VA Form 21-0781 using evidence pairings, witness statements, and timelines that keep your disability claim moving.
VA Form 20-0995 Supplemental Claim Guide
Learn how to file VA Form 20-0995 for a Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence while protecting your effective date.
VA Form 21-10210 Lay Statement Guide
Use VA Form 21-10210 to capture witness testimony that aligns with CFR language, fills evidence gaps, and strengthens your claim.
PACT Act GI Cancers & MGUS Guide
Confirm eligibility, evidence, and filing tactics for gastrointestinal cancers and MGUS now presumptive under the PACT Act so you can secure benefits fast.
2026 VA Disability Rates: 2.8% COLA Explained
2026 VA disability rates reflect a 2.8% COLA increase effective Dec 1, 2025. Full rate breakdown, payment dates, and what veterans need to know.
Questions

Articles FAQ

How often do you publish new VA claim content?

New guides, articles, and resources publish regularly—whenever we identify a topic veterans need help with. Evergreen content updates whenever VA policy shifts to stay accurate.

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Which article should I read first?

If you're new to the process, start with the Start Here pathfinder—it'll point you to the right resources based on where you are. If you're building evidence, the lay statement guides are essential. If you've been denied, jump to the supplemental claim and appeal content.

Can I share these guides with my VSO or attorney?

Absolutely—send them the link directly or print copies for your meetings. Pair the guides with matching templates so everyone on your team works from the same playbook with consistent terminology and citations.

The content is designed to be shareable and practical for anyone helping with your claim.