Step 8 is the finish line. The VA has made a decision and is sending your notification packet. Discover how to view your rating online immediately, understand your effective date, and what to do if your claim is denied or underrated.
Step 3: Evidence Gathering is the “heavy lifting” phase where the VA collects records and schedules C&P exams. It is typically the longest wait in the process (30-90 days). Discover what happens during this step and the three things you must do to avoid delays.
Step 4: Evidence Review is the “quality control” phase of your VA claim. While often faster than Step 3, it’s critical for verifying the “Big Three” elements: diagnosis, in-service event, and nexus. Learn what to expect and why a delay here can be a positive sign.
This guide provides the complete 2026 VA disability pay schedule, details the confirmed 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), and answers common questions about payment timing.
This guide breaks down exactly when your benefits count as income (and when they don’t) so you can protect your financial future.
When your VA disability claim moves to Step 6, “Preparing Decision Letter,” it’s a clear sign that a decision has been made and you are on the home stretch. This post explains exactly what happens during this stage, how long you can expect it to take, and what comes next in the VA claim process.
How long does the “final review” stage of a VA claim really take? Understand what happens in Step 7 and what can cause potential delays.
At Cameron Firm, PC, we believe veterans deserve transparency. This guide explains the three main ways to check your VA claim status, what information you’ll see, and how to interpret the different claim phases.
Learn what flexion and extension mean and how these measurements determine your VA disability rating for knee, elbow, and other conditions.
In this post, we’ll cover Step 5 of the VA disability claim process, which the VA officially calls “Rating.” We’ll clarify what happens during this stage and discuss the important question: how long it typically takes.