How to Check VA Claim Status Online: Every Stage Explained

Veteran learning how to check VA claim status online from home

By Eleanor Whitfield — Independent Veterans Benefits Writer | Reviewed & updated July 26, 2026 Independent and non-government. This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or any government agency. For official information, visit VA.gov. The Waiting Is the Hardest Part — But You Can … Read more

VA Form 21-4142 Medical Release: Getting Private Records Into Your Claim

Veteran completing a VA Form 21-4142 medical release at home

By Sarah Bennett — Independent Veterans Benefits Writer | Reviewed & updated July 26, 2026 Independent and non-government. This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or any government agency. For official information, visit VA.gov. The Form That Lets the VA See Your Real Medical … Read more

VA Buddy Statement for Asbestos Claims: How to Write One That Works

Veteran writing a VA buddy statement for asbestos claims at his desk

By Marcus Holloway — Independent Veterans Benefits Writer | Reviewed & updated July 26, 2026 Independent and non-government. This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or any government agency. For official information, visit VA.gov. When There Is No Paperwork, People Become the Evidence A … Read more

Pleural Plaques VA Disability Rating: Why Zero Percent Still Matters

Physician explaining a pleural plaques VA disability rating finding on chest imaging

By Eleanor Whitfield — Independent Veterans Benefits Writer | Reviewed & updated July 26, 2026 Independent and non-government. This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or any government agency. For official information, visit VA.gov. The Finding on a Scan That Most Veterans Ignore A … Read more

Asbestos Lung Cancer VA Claim: Smoking History, Nexus Opinions and Ratings

Veteran discussing an asbestos lung cancer VA claim with a physician

By Sarah Bennett — Independent Veterans Benefits Writer | Reviewed & updated July 26, 2026 Independent and non-government. This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or any government agency. For official information, visit VA.gov. The Diagnosis That Gets Blamed on Something Else An asbestos … Read more