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How Buddy Statements Can Improve Your VA Depression Rating Claim

Veterans seeking VA disability compensation for depression often face challenges proving how severely the condition affects their daily lives. Because medical records do not always reflect the full impact of depression, supporting evidence becomes critical. One powerful yet often underutilized form of evidence is the buddy statement.

Understanding the February 2026 Rule Change: How Medication May Affect Your VA Disability Rating

A major VA regulation change effective February 17, 2026, alters how disability ratings are evaluated when veterans use medication. Instead of considering how severe a condition would be without treatment, VA examiners must now rate disabilities based on how symptoms present while medicated. This shift could significantly reduce ratings for veterans whose conditions are controlled by medication—but remain serious beneath the surface.

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How VA Disability Ratings Work: Explained with the Official VA Disability Chart & Matrix

Learn how VA disability ratings are calculated, what each percentage means, and how to understand the official VA disability ratings chart and matrix.

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VA Approves All-Time High $5B Funding to Modernize Health Care Infrastructure

The Department of Veterans Affairs has approved a historic $4.8 billion investment for fiscal year 2026 to modernize and repair health care facilities nationwide. Through the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, this funding will strengthen infrastructure and ensure safer, more effective care for veterans.

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Free webinar for veterans on implications of Supreme Court decision in Soto v. United State on combat-related special compensation

In June 2025, the Supreme Court’s unanimous Soto v. United States decision marked a major victory for veterans seeking fair Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). CRC Services, LLC explains what this ruling means, how it impacts eligibility, and how our vocational experts help veterans and attorneys navigate CRSC and TDIU claims.