VA-Accredited Claims Agent

VA disability claims, appeals, and discharge upgrades — handled with structure and accountability.

We represent veterans and survivors nationwide in disability claims, AMA appeals, discharge upgrades, military record corrections, and survivor benefits — structured around disciplined evidence and sound entitlement theory.

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  • Nationwide Representation
  • Missouri-Based
  • VA-Accredited Claims Agent

  • VA-Accredited Claims Agent

    Accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • Evidence-First Approach

    Every case is built around organized evidence and sound theory.

  • Missouri-Based • Nationwide

    Local roots in Missouri. Serving veterans across the U.S.

What We Do

Our Services

Focused representation across the full range of VA disability and benefits matters.

  • Veteran reviewing VA disability claim documents

    VA Disability Claims

    New claims, increased ratings, and service-connected conditions.

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  • Veteran at a medical evaluation appointment

    TDIU / Unemployability

    Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability claims.

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  • Military family receiving survivor benefit support

    DIC / Survivor Benefits

    Dependency and Indemnity Compensation and related survivor benefits.

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  • Soldier in military uniform

    Discharge Upgrades

    Character of discharge upgrades, clemency requests, and related petitions.

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  • Hand retrieving tied documents from an official archive box, representing military records correction

    Correcting Military Records

    Administrative corrections for DD214s and military records.

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From the Field

Veteran Insights

Practical guides to understanding the VA claims process — from ratings math to appeal strategy.

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VA Claims May 2025

How VA Combined Ratings Work — And Why the Math Usually Shortchanges Veterans

The VA’s “whole person” method almost always produces a lower combined rating than veterans expect. Here’s how the formula works.

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TDIU Apr 2025

TDIU: How Veterans Can Receive 100% VA Pay Without a 100% Rating

If service-connected conditions prevent substantially gainful employment, TDIU pays at the 100% rate regardless of your combined rating.

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Appeals Mar 2025

VA Claim Denied? Your Three Appeal Options Under the AMA

A denial letter doesn’t end the fight. Three distinct AMA lanes exist to challenge the decision — choosing the right one matters.

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How It Works

Our Process

A structured, disciplined approach at every stage of your case.

  1. Intake

    We listen, gather your story, and review your initial documents.

  2. Evidence Plan

    We identify gaps, organize records, and build a focused evidence plan.

  3. Submission

    We prepare and submit your claim or appeal with accuracy and support.

  4. Follow-Through

    We monitor progress, respond to VA requests, and keep you informed.

Where We Work

Serving Missouri and Nationwide

Based in the St. Louis, Missouri area, VDA LLC serves veterans and survivors across Missouri and throughout the United States.

  • St. Louis Metro

    Local and in-person support for the St. Louis area.

  • Missouri Statewide

    Serving veterans in every corner of Missouri.

  • Nationwide Virtual Intake

    Secure virtual intake and representation available nationwide.

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