Examiner's Requirement to Review and Respond to Lay Testimony

Medical Examiners have specific requirements and restrictions, learn about the legal requirements in this comprehensive article.

Can you have a job if you have been awarded 100% in a single mental health category?

100% Mental Health and working

The requirements to be considered valid

Medical Opinions can make or break your case. Learn more about the requirements of a valid medical opinion.

Understand the legal requirements of a lay statement

To be weighted, you need a lay statement that has all of the legal elements of your case.

I Never Went to Sick Call, therefore, my condition isn’t able to be primarily connected - NOPE

You didn't go to sick call? Then you can't file a primary claim. Right? Wrong.

But the evidence was in my service records

The VA can make a mistake and completely ignore evidence in your service records. Learn how to get your contention approved.

The importance of lay statements

Lay statements, or written testimony by a non-expert is important. Learn how important in this article!

When your unclaimed contention is denied

Learn about how raters frequently make mistakes when reviewing medical records and why it matters to you.

The Power of Written Testimony

Written testimony is one of the most powerful pieces of evidence in a Veteran's disability case. In this article we discuss the legal definitions and case law surrounding written testimony.

The legal value in your disability case

Need the legal scoop on lay statements? We have the case law right here!

Straight Talk about Plausible VA Service Connections

Sleep apnea claims are full of myths and fallacies. In this article, we address the myths and fallacies and discuss the best ways to approach service connection.