What is a “Statement of the Case” (SOC)? After your local VA office gets your NOD it will create a “Statement of the Case” (SOC). The SOC is a detailed explanation of the evidence, laws, and regulations used by your local VA office in deciding your claim. The SOC will be mailed to you along […]
What Are VA Evidence Appeals? Explaining VA evidence appeals is the focus of this article. The VA Regional Office (VARO) and Board of Veterans’ Affairs (BVA) often deny many Veteran’s claims for lack of evidence on one of the key elements of their disability claim. In many cases, if you are able to find new […]
There is a FREE download called “The American Veterans & Servicemembers Survival Guide”. Veterans for America published the guide. And The National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) is the distributor. This publication is instrumental in helping veterans and current service members. Especially those who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, get the help they need […]
VA Appeals for Soft Tissue Sarcomas & Benefits Explained Are you looking for information on VA appeals for soft tissue sarcomas?This article explains soft tissue sarcoma, VA benefits and the appeals process if you have been denied. Understanding soft tissue sarcoma Soft tissue sarcomas are a group of cancers in body tissues such as muscle, […]
VA Appeals for PCT – Porphyria Cutanea Tarda This article covers VA Appeals for PCT -Porphyria Cutanea Tarda. We will explain what it is, what VA benefits are available and what to do if you were denied your benefits claim. What is Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT)? Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT) is a disorder characterized by […]
VA Appeals for Ischemic Heart Disease And Agent Orange This article applies to VA Appeals for ischemic heart disease brought on by contact with agent orange. Are you a veteran who developed ischemic heart disease? And did you develop the disease after being exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service? Here is […]
Veterans should have a clear understanding of their right to representation should they ever need it. If you are wondering if you have the right to have someone legally represent you with your VA appeal the answer is ‘YES’! However, you are not required to have someone represent you. Thus it is totally your choice. […]
What Is A “Stegall Violation”? A Stegall Violation is a common error in Veteran Disability Claims. The name comes from the case: Stegall v. West, 11 Vet App. 268 (CAVC 1998). A previous remand confers on the claimant, as a matter of law, the right to compliance with the remand orders. Stegall v. West, 11 […]
Navigating the Veterans Benefits Administration Documents This article provides insight to the Veterans Benefits Administration. As a U.S. Veteran, it is important to know your rights! If you are a veteran researching the Veterans Benefits Administration, you may sometimes feel like you are reading a foreign language document! Additionally, there are many acronyms and abbreviations […]
Learn what qualifies as new and material evidence for a denied claim. Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) regulate Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans’ Relief. Following, these are the current regulations codified by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Armed Forces Retirement Home as of July 1, 2014. Locate the rules in: […]