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Getting a claim in, and in correctly

Eligibility, naming your conditions the way the VA reads them, the Intent to File clock, and what actually happens after you submit.

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MAR 15 2026

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VA Claims 101: Getting Started with Your Disability ClaimA step-by-step guide for veterans filing their first VA disability claim. Learn the process, required evidence, and common mistakes to avoid.2 min
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Filing a VA Disability ClaimA step-by-step guide to filing your VA disability claim, from Intent to File through decision day. Written for any veteran, new or experienced.15 min
5 Critical Mistakes Veterans Make on Their First VA ClaimThe five most costly mistakes veterans make on their first VA claim, why each leads to denials or low ratings, and how to avoid them.15 min
Understanding Secondary Service-Connected ConditionsLearn how secondary conditions work in VA disability claims. Discover which conditions commonly qualify and how to build a strong secondary claim.2 min

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March 15, 2026VA Claims 101: Getting Started with Your Disability Claim
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VA Claims 101: Getting Started with Your Disability Claim
A step-by-step guide for veterans filing their first VA disability claim. Learn the process, required evidence, and common mistakes to avoid.
MAR 152 MIN
Filing
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Filing a VA Disability Claim
A step-by-step guide to filing your VA disability claim, from Intent to File through decision day. Written for any veteran, new or experienced.
MAR 0515 MIN
Filing
5 Critical Mistakes Veterans Make on Their First VA Claim
The five most costly mistakes veterans make on their first VA claim, why each leads to denials or low ratings, and how to avoid them.
MAR 0515 MIN
Filing
Understanding Secondary Service-Connected Conditions
Learn how secondary conditions work in VA disability claims. Discover which conditions commonly qualify and how to build a strong secondary claim.
MAR 102 MIN