How to Increase Your Rating

Many types of medical conditions get worse over time. If you are a veteran receiving disability benefits from the VA, you have the right to request that your rating be increased if your medical condition causes your health to deteriorate. Before you file for an increase in your disability rating, make sure you know what you can expect from the … Read More

How to Hire a Private Doctor

As we’ve expressed on numerous occasions medical evidence is key to successfully prevailing in your disability claim. However, the comp and pen exams do not always provide an adequate basis for the disability claims you have pending. There are many criticisms of the comp and pen process, but due to their inadequacies, it may be necessary to hire a private … Read More

The Importance of Medical Records

After applying for VA disability, there are many things the veteran must do. It can be easy not to stay on top of everything that must be done in the heat of the moment and while the claim is pending. One of the most important things to do is remember the necessary steps that will enable you to prove your … Read More

What is a Comp and Pen Exam?

Based on the VA’s duty to assist a veteran, medical evidence is developed. After you have applied for VA service-connected disability compensation, you will eventually receive a phone call or a letter from the VA asking you to come to a Compensation and Pension exam (C & P exam). A Compensation and Pension (C & P) exam is a doctor’s … Read More