Last Updated: January 2026 VA credibility findings—determinations that your statements are “not believable”—most commonly appear in Board of Veterans’ Appeals decisions when service records are missing, but these adverse findings can be reversed through documented evidence, corroborating witness statements, and strategic appeals. Many veterans encounter an unexpected obstacle when seeking VA disability benefits: a formal […]

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has taken a critical step toward justice and care for veterans impacted by toxic exposures. Effective January 2025, the VA will ease the burden of proof for veterans suffering from certain cancers linked to their military service in hazardous environments, including post-9/11 deployments and the notorious Karshi-Khanabad (K2)

There are a number of benefit programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, but the most well known is the program that pays veterans for disabilities incurred in service. This benefit is commonly referred to as service connected compensation. In order to prove entitlement to this benefit, a veteran must demonstrate: an in-service event, injury

Can I Receive Disability for Military Sexual Trauma? Service in the U.S. Armed Forces is a lifelong dream for many.  The opportunity to serve one’s country, learn new skills, make lasting relationships, and pay for a continuing education make service attractive to different people for different reasons. Regardless of one’s motivations for enlistment, though, no

If I Served in Vietnam, Am I Eligible for Disability? The Vietnam War was one of the most devastating conflicts ever fought by the United States. Of the 3.4 million soldiers deployed to Southeast Asia, over 58,000 were killed. Those who survived were often left with severe physical and emotional scars. This includes lingering effects

What Are the Different Types of VA Disability Benefits Claims? Veterans eligible for disability claims because of certain conditions sustained in service to their country may file claims with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, filing a claim and getting that claim approved so that you may receive the disability benefits you

When considering attorney representation in a VA disability claim it’s important to understand what stage of review your particular case is in and what filing deadlines apply. VA believes its process to be non-adversarial in the early stages and does not allow veterans to be represented by an attorney until VA had a chance to

How Can Veterans Prove Service Connection for Disability Claims? To secure disability benefits from the VA, a disabled veteran must show that their disability is connected to their military service. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 30 percent of all veterans have a service-connected disability, and 46 percent of Gulf War II-era veterans have