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Secrets of the VA Claims Process

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Your VA claim got you down? Are you worrying about a VA claim that just never seems to go anywhere? Has your VA claim been denied, and you don't understand why? When there's trouble with your VA claim, do you know what to do?

Raymond Gustavson
Raymond Gustavson

When you have to file a VA claim, chances are pretty good that you're having lots of problems already, and the last thing you need is a hassle getting the VA benefits you've earned.

Why is the process so complicated? Why does everything take so long? What is the VA saying when they send me those letters that don't make sense?

Is there anything I can do? Can anyone help me? VietNow can't guarantee that you'll get everything you want and everything you deserve from the VA. No one can do that. But we do have an expert on the claims process who graciously (and generously) provides us with some answers to the riddles of the VA process.

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Most Recent VA Articles:

Understanding VA Combined Evaluations
You're going to love finding out about the way the VA figures combined disabilities.

Secondary Service Connection
Do you have a non-service-connected disability that you think is related to your service-connected disability? Get the details on how you might get the two linked together.

Do You Know Where Your Records Are?
Probably not. But this roadmap might give you some idea where to look for your service records.

Tinnitus
That ringing or buzzing sound in your ears might be a service-related condition entitled to compensation from the VA.

Hearing Loss Claims and the VA
Getting service connection for hearing loss isn't easy, but it can be done.

Other Recent VA Articles:
Filing Your VA Disability Claim
Your VA Appeal
Your VA Claim for Sexual Trauma
Agent Orange and Your VA Claim

PTSD and Your VA Claim

Other Articles by Raymond Gustavson

Here We Go Again
Another New Secretary of the VA

Convention: First Impressions
Find out what happens when a former "VA guy" goes to our convention.

Angels Wear Black
Do angels always wear white?

Raymond Gustavson served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam, and is a retired VA Rating Specialist. He is currently working on a self-help book for veterans who want to better understand the complexities of the VA claims process – and meanwhile, he's busy writing a fascinating (and very helpful) series of articles for VietNow members. You can also read Raymond Gustavson's article recounting his first-ever trip to the VietNow National Convention.

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