Question: I have severe peripheral neuropathy in both of my lower legs. It is service-connected as is secondary to my Agent Orange type II. Am I eligible for an automobile grant? Answer: Maybe, an automobile or other conveyance allowance [...]

Question: I wear a brace and it really does a number on my clothes. Am I eligible for additional VA benefits for this? Answer: You could be eligible for a VA clothing allowance. A VA clothing allowance is an [...]

Question: I was taking my truck into the dealership for service and for the first time I noticed a Vet Center in a nearby strip mall. What is a Vet Center and what do they do there? Answer: The [...]

Question: The VA denied my claim for PTSD. How and where do I file an appeal? Answer: Generally, the VA Regional Office (VARO) nearest the veteran in the state where he or she resides will make the initial decision [...]

Question: I have diabetes type II. I was diagnosed while I was in the service and I am receiving monthly compensation. I was recently diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. My doctor tells me that it is a very common for [...]

Question: What is a supplemental statement of the case? Answer: A supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) presents the appellant with changes or additions to the statement of the case. These changes and additions are usually based on additional [...]

Question: What is a Statement of the Case? Answer: A Statement of the Case (SOC) is an explanation of the decision made on the appellant’s case. An SOC is supposed to provide the appellant with a complete understanding of [...]

Question: I am scheduled for a hearing in front of a Decision Review Officer. What exactly is a Decision Review Officer? Answer: A Decision Review Officer (DRO) is a senior technical expert who is responsible for holding post-decisional hearings [...]

Question: What is a clear and unmistakable error? Answer: A clear and unmistakable error (CUE) is an error that is debatable in that a reasonable mind can only conclude that the original decision was fatally flawed at the time [...]

Question: I am trying to reopen my claim for direct exposure to Agent Orange while I was stationed in Okinowa. The VA told me I need to submit new and material evidence but they won’t tell me what new [...]