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C&P Examinations: Lay Testimony

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.

Fallacy Series: 100% Mental Health

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

100% Mental Health and working

Medical Opinions

The requirements to be considered valid

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

Lay Statements: The legal requirements

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.

Fallacy Series: Secondary Contentions

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.

Denied

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.

Lay Statements: Facts

The importance of lay statements

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

Implicit denials

When your unclaimed contention is denied

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

Fact Evidence

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.

Written Lay Testimony

The legal value in your disability case

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

Sleep Apnea: Myths and Truths

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.

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