Document Everything with Buddy Statements

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Get battle buddies to write statements about your service-connected injuries today. Buddy statements from fellow veterans who witnessed your injury or observed your symptoms carry serious weight with VA raters. Have them write detailed accounts including dates, locations, and specific incidents. Their firsthand testimony can bridge gaps when military medical records are incomplete.

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