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VA Process
TDIU: Getting Paid at the 100% Rate Without a 100% Rating
If service-connected conditions keep you from maintaining substantially gainful work, Individual Unemployability may provide compensation at the 100% rate.
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VA Process
What Actually Happens at a C&P Exam (And How to Prepare)
VA may request a C&P exam when it needs more information to decide a claim. Here's what the appointment can include and how to answer accurately.
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Claims Tips
Can I File a VA Claim 10, 20, or 30 Years After Discharge?
Yes. There is no time limit to file a VA disability claim. Veterans from Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan — it doesn't matter when you served. Here's what you need to know.
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Claims Tips
7 Mistakes Veterans Make When Filing Their First VA Claim
First-time claims can be delayed or denied when required facts or evidence are missing. Here are seven issues to check before you file.
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From the Founder
Why I Built The VA Wayfinder
The VA benefits system is confusing by design. I built this site because no veteran should need a lawyer to understand what they earned.
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