The process for receiving a disability rating and compensation includes a number of steps, one of which is VA Form 21-0781.
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Claims Process
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If you receive a rating you believe is lower than what you deserve, then that’s where a higher-level review and VA Form 20-0996 come
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It may be possible to increase your VA rating, which can mean greater monthly benefits. Although the process isn’t always easy, you do have
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Being denied or disagreeing with the VA’s initial decision on your claim is not the end of the process. You have options for appealing
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Once you’ve applied for disability benefits, you must wait for the Department of Veterans Affairs to decide your claim and give you a disability
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When veterans file disability claims with the VA, a Statement in Support of Claim – also known as a “buddy letter” – is an
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Learn about the Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ), a VA form that gives veterans a way to submit medical evidence from their physician to support
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On February 15, 2022, the VA publicly announced proposed updates to the disability rating schedules for the respiratory system. Here’s what you need to
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It’s important to understand how sleep apnea is defined by the VA and the conditions the VA requires to justify a disability rating for
