A “nexus letter” is a document prepared for a claimant by a medical professional that explicitly connects an in-service event to the current medical condition for which a claimant is seeking compensation. A claimant is not required to submit a nexus letter, but such a letter can make the difference between an award and a denial. A nexus letter can … Read More

Medical evidence is the key to winning almost every aspect of your VA disability claim. This is especially true when you are looking to increase your rating. You’ve already overcome the hurdle associated with service connection but what do you do when you want your rating higher? To get a higher rating the symptoms of your condition need to be … Read More

PTSD is a complex condition that impacts on a lot of veterans. While many veterans try and “tough” out the symptoms of PTSD such avoidance contributes to a worsening of the condition. Some of the common experiences we see in representing hundreds of veterans fighting for PTSD benefits from VA are as follows: A. Failure to get adequate treatment: We … Read More

As professionals gain more understanding of PTSD, it is easier to understand and recognize the warning signs for those veterans suffering with this disability. PTSD is diagnosed after a person experiences symptoms for at least one month following a traumatic event. However symptoms may not appear until several months or even years later. The disorder is characterized by three main … Read More

According to VA regulations, aggravation is defined as occurring under the following conditions: A preexisting injury or disease will be considered to have been aggravated by active military, naval, or air service, where there is an increase in disability during such service, unless there is a specific finding that the increase in disability is due to the natural progress of … Read More