These summaries show the type of documentation problems veterans bring to the site and the kind of medically grounded support that can help clarify a claim. The detailed narrative lives on each case study’s own page.
A Marine Corps veteran increased his PTSD VA disability rating from 50% to 70% by aligning DBQ documentation with 38 CFR § 4.130 criteria, including occupational impairment, suicidal ideation, and corroborating lay statements.
An Army veteran preparing to file 10 VA disability claims used a Claim Readiness Review to identify five conditions ready for immediate filing and five requiring further development. By using an Intent-to-File strategy and evidence gap analysis, the veteran preserved effective dates while improving claim strength.
Army Veteran • VA Denied Pre-Existing Knee Condition • Aggravation Beyond Natural Progression • Asthma Service Connection
Marine Corps Veteran • Severe OSA • Service-Connected PTSD • Obesity
OIF Army veteran • Chronic tinnitus • Episodic vertigo and imbalance
Early-2000s Air Force veteran • Generalised Anxiety disorder with depressive features • Stress-triggered IBS
Mid-1970s Army veteran • Progressive neurologic decline • Frequent falls
Early-2000s Marine veteran • Repeated in-service stomach complaints • Chronic reflux after deployment
Early-2000s Air Force veteran • Long-term headaches • No in-service documentation
If your claim has been denied, deferred, or feels stuck, a clearer medical opinion may help the VA better understand your condition and its connection to service.
