When you apply for VA disability benefits, you may be asked to attend what's called a VA claim exam, also known as a compensation and pension (C&P) exam. This isn't a routine medi ...

Come March 24, veterans can no longer begin filing a disability claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs by writing an informal statement on any piece of paper, even a napkin. As of next week, ...

If you've already received a VA disability decision but need to claim a new condition, a Supplemental Claim might be the right path. This process allows veterans to submit new evidence or request a ...

If you disagree with the decision the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) made on your disability compensation claim, your first step is to file the Notice of Disagreement (VA-Form 21-0958) that was ...

Suppose you are the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a servicemember who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness. In that case, ...

Veterans looking to receive compensation for service-connected disabilities can now use a self-service online tool developed by the U.S. Digital Service team at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plays a crucial role in supporting America's veterans. However, navigating the system to access disability benefits can be a hurdle for some veterans. Many ...

Backlog of claims for compensation shrank late in 2013 but edged up to about 400%2C000 in January VA%27s efforts to pare backlog aren%27t sufficiently tracked%2C says group of veterans of Iraq%2C ...