The Department of Veterans Affairs processed over 2 million disability claims in 2025, breaking records for speed. Average processing time dropped to 132 days, down from 141 days at the start of the ...

Right now, nearly 1 in 3 initial VA disability claims are denied. We built VABN University to be the West Point of the ...

When a service-connected condition causes or worsens another medical issue, veterans may be eligible to file secondary VA claims. A primary claim establishes the direct connection between a disability ...

Applying for a VA disability rating can be a difficult, confusing, and arduous process that can feel overwhelming even for the most prepared veterans. The maze of forms, deadlines, and medical ...

Why Claims Matter The VA’s claims process is sprawling. Each veteran may file multiple claims, often accompanied by years of service records, medical files, and supporting testimony. Human raters must ...

Just before the General Assembly adjourned on June 20, the House and Senate agreed on the final wording of the so-called “claim shark” bill. Advocates say the bill will protect veterans from being ...

Right now, nearly 1 in 3 initial VA disability claims are denied. We built VABN University to be the West Point of the VA disability claims community—a place where veterans learn the rules, the ...