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VA Disability Claims

Structured representation for initial claims, rating increases, secondary conditions, and AMA appeals — built around disciplined evidence and sound entitlement theory.

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What Are VA Disability Claims?

A VA disability claim asks the Department of Veterans Affairs to recognize that a condition was caused or aggravated by military service and assign a disability rating — expressed as a percentage from 0% to 100% — that determines your monthly compensation. The combined rating drives the payment amount, and getting each condition properly rated matters enormously.

Claims can be filed for conditions that arose during service, were aggravated beyond their natural progression by service, or were caused by an already service-connected condition (secondary service connection). Presumptive conditions — those the VA automatically presumes are service-connected under certain circumstances — add another avenue that is often overlooked.

Types of Claims We Handle

  • Initial claims for veterans who have never filed or whose earlier claims were denied
  • Supplemental claims with new and relevant evidence to reopen prior denials
  • Increased rating claims when an existing condition has worsened
  • Secondary service connection for conditions caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability
  • Presumptive conditions, including those covered under the PACT Act for toxic exposure
  • Claims for Individual Unemployability (TDIU) when disabilities prevent substantial gainful employment
  • AMA appeals — Higher-Level Reviews and Board of Veterans' Appeals appeals under the new appeals system

Our Approach

Every claim starts with a thorough review of your service records, medical records, and any prior VA decisions. We identify the conditions that are service-connected or potentially service-connected, map the evidence needed to establish each element of entitlement, and build a submission designed to give the rater everything necessary to grant the claim at the correct rating.

Where evidence gaps exist — private medical opinions, nexus letters, buddy statements, or additional lay evidence — we identify what is needed and work with you to obtain it. We do not file claims speculatively; we file claims that are supported by theory and evidence.

The AMA Appeals Process

If the VA denies your claim or assigns a rating you believe is incorrect, you have one year from the decision date to choose an appeal lane under the Appeals Modernization Act:

  • Supplemental Claim: Submit new and relevant evidence for re-adjudication
  • Higher-Level Review: Request de novo review by a senior claims adjudicator — no new evidence, but errors in the prior decision can be corrected
  • Board of Veterans' Appeals: Direct appeal to a Veterans Law Judge, with or without a hearing, and with or without new evidence (Evidence Submission lane)

Choosing the right lane depends on what went wrong in the original decision. We analyze the rating decision, identify the specific error or missing evidence, and recommend the lane that gives the strongest path to a grant.