Author Archives: kcraveiro

Overcoming the VA’s New DBQ Policy

Posted on April 10, 2020 by kcraveiro

Last week, the VA announced that it would discontinue the use of public-facing Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) – meaning that it would no longer make DBQs available to the general public on its website. DBQs are standardized forms completed by … Continue reading →

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Developing Evidence to Win Your MST Claim

Posted on January 29, 2020 by kcraveiro

Winning any VA disability claim can be a daunting task. But Veterans with PTSD related to Military Sexual Trauma (MST) usually face a difficult up-hill battle for one important reason: Sexual trauma is rarely reported in service, often because of … Continue reading →

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Fast-Tracking Your VA Case

Posted on December 26, 2019 by kcraveiro

Are You Tired of Waiting on a Decision from the VA? Getting the VA benefits you deserve can feel like jumping through hoops with no end in sight.  Generally, the VA decides cases in the order that a claim or … Continue reading →

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Comp & Pen Exams: What You Need to Know

Posted on October 22, 2019 by kcraveiro

Throughout the course of your initial claim or appeal, the VA may order you to go to a Compensation & Pension (Comp & Pen) exam. The VA orders these exams to obtain an opinion about the cause and severity of your condition. Here’s some things you need to know to maximize your chances of getting a positive nexus from any examiner. Continue reading →

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