VA Disability Intel

Veteran-written guides on evidence tactics, decision-review lanes, and VA deadlines—briefed in plain English so you can act 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

Nexus Letter Guide
Learn what makes a strong nexus letter and download our free template.
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 Field Manual
Script every witness step for VA Form 21-10210.
Featured

Featured Intel

Nexus Letter Guide: Free Template & Examples for VA Claims (2026)
Learn what a VA nexus letter is, who can write one, and download our free template. Includes examples, cost breakdown, and tips to strengthen your disability claim.
PTSD Stressor Statement Examples & Writing Guide — VA Form 21-0781 (2026)
How to write a strong PTSD stressor statement for VA Form 21-0781. Includes combat, non-combat, and MST examples, section-by-section walkthrough, and evidence tips.
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: Complete COLA Charts & Payment Schedule
2026 VA disability compensation rates with 2.8% COLA increase. Complete rate charts from 10%-100%, dependent add-ons, payment schedule, and calculator. Effective Dec 1, 2025.
Questions

Intel 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 intel brief 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.