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Military service records provide valuable insight into and confirmation of in-service events, which can help veterans prepare their VA disability claims for benefits. Summary Veterans can request their military service records, including their Report of Separation (DD214), to support VA disability claims. Military service records are crucial in VA disability claims, helping veterans prove service […]

The purpose of medical evidence in VA disability claims is to validate the veteran’s eligibility for benefits based on a service-connected condition. Summary Medical evidence is crucial in VA disability claims, helping validate the veteran’s eligibility for benefits based on service-connected conditions. Veterans must prove a medical nexus between military service and their condition, showing […]

Veterans can leverage buddy statements, or personal accounts from individuals who have knowledge of their disability or what caused it, to secure VA disability benefits. Summary Buddy statements from witnesses can be crucial in strengthening a veteran’s VA disability appeal by providing first-hand testimony. Credible witnesses, including fellow service members, friends, family, or co-workers, can […]

To qualify to receive VA disability for glaucoma, veterans must provide thorough documentation of a service connection and incapacitating episodes of vision loss. Summary Veterans may develop glaucoma due to active duty experiences or related health conditions, such as eye trauma, diabetes, or high blood pressure, which can lead to vision loss. Vets face difficulties […]

Environmental, psychological, and biological factors can contribute to gastrointestinal disorders, but veterans may be more susceptible to these issues because of their military service.  Summary Veterans can seek VA disability benefits for gastrointestinal disorders caused or aggravated by military service. However, the veterans disability claims process for gastrointestinal disorders can be complex and often requires […]