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DBQ (Disability Benefits Questionnaire) is a tailored form to gather specific medical information by condition and used by the VA (Department of Veteran Affairs) when seeking disability benefits. DBQs are completed by healthcare professionals and provide specific details about a veteran's diagnosis, severity, and impact. We believe licensed providers with deep personal experience in the veteran community deliver the highest quality experience.
Nexus Letters are documents written by licensed healthcare professionals. These letters connect service-related events, injuries, or exposures to a veteran's current condition and are a key element in strengthening VA disability claims.
VA Claims Status a tool to check the status of:
  • Disability compensation
  • Claims status
  • Veteran or Survivor Pension Benefits
  • Add or Remove Dependents
  • And more!
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Latest Articles
Case Study: Inside One Army Veteran’s Strategy to Achieve a 90% VA Rating in Less Than 3 Months
Case Study: Inside One Army Veteran’s Strategy to Achieve a 90% VA Rating in Less Than 3 Months

11/25/2025

Editor’s note: This Army veteran case study is based on a real VA Claims Insider Elite Member experience. The veteran’s name is withheld to ...

How to Ask for a Raise: A Step-By-Step Guide to Getting the Salary You Deserve!
How to Ask for a Raise: A Step-By-Step Guide to Getting the Salary You Deserve!

11/24/2025

Asking for a raise feels uncomfortable for almost everyone, but it shouldn't. If you've been taking on more responsibility, improving your t...

What is a VA DBQ? 
What is a VA DBQ? 

11/21/2025

A disability benefits questionnaire, or DBQ, is one of the most valuable tools you can use to strengthen your VA disability claim.   It’s de...

Hearing Loss VA Ratings and Service Connection
Hearing Loss VA Ratings and Service Connection

11/21/2025

For many veterans, years of exposure to gunfire, aircraft, explosions, and heavy machinery lead to long-term hearing problems that affect da...

Overcoming Your Military Spouse Work Experience Gap
Overcoming Your Military Spouse Work Experience Gap

11/12/2025

Military spouse work experience gaps — those unavoidable pauses from PCS moves, deployments, or family demands — can feel like a roadblock. ...

Asthma VA Ratings and Service Connection
Asthma VA Ratings and Service Connection

11/6/2025

Many veterans develop breathing problems after deployment (sometimes years after leaving service). Recent studies show that combat veterans ...

10 VA Secondary Conditions to Radiculopathy
10 VA Secondary Conditions to Radiculopathy

11/5/2025

Radiculopathy can have far-reaching effects beyond nerve pain, often leading to a variety of secondary health conditions that impact your da...

Cervical Strain VA Rating Guide for Veterans with Neck Pain
Cervical Strain VA Rating Guide for Veterans with Neck Pain

11/3/2025

Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal issues among veterans, often caused by years of physical strain, heavy gear, and repetit...

10 Common Interview Questions—and How to Answer Them!
10 Common Interview Questions—and How to Answer Them!

10/24/2025

Job interviews can feel unpredictable — but most follow familiar patterns. To help you prepare, we’ve compiled 10 of the most common intervi...

5 VA Secondary Conditions to Shoulder Pain and How to Prove Service Connection
5 VA Secondary Conditions to Shoulder Pain and How to Prove Service Connection

10/23/2025

For many veterans, lingering shoulder pain isn’t just an isolated injury; it can trigger a chain of related health issues that affect daily ...

7 VA Secondary Conditions to Knee Pain and How to Claim Them
7 VA Secondary Conditions to Knee Pain and How to Claim Them

10/20/2025

VA secondary conditions to knee pain can affect more than just your legs; they can also take a toll on your hips, back, feet, digestion, and...

Sinusitis VA Ratings and Service Connection
Sinusitis VA Ratings and Service Connection

10/17/2025

Sinusitis might sound like a run-of-the-mill viral infection—and in its acute, viral form, it is. But when bacteria are at the root of the i...

10 Best Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview
10 Best Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview

10/17/2025

Job interviews aren’t just about answering questions — they’re your chance to ask them, too. The best candidates use this moment to show gen...

How a Nexus Letter for Depression Secondary to Tinnitus Can Strengthen Your VA Claim
How a Nexus Letter for Depression Secondary to Tinnitus Can Strengthen Your VA Claim

10/6/2025

A nexus letter for depression secondary to tinnitus is powerful evidence when applying for VA benefits.  Tinnitus is one of the most common ...

Veteran Administration Jobs: How to Find Careers with the VA (Department of Veterans Affairs)
Veteran Administration Jobs: How to Find Careers with the VA (Department of Veterans Affairs)

9/18/2025

When most people think of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA, formerly called Veteran Administration) jobs, something in the healthcare fiel...

16 High Paying Civilian Jobs After Military Service!
16 High Paying Civilian Jobs After Military Service!

9/11/2025

Finding a high-paying civilian career after military service is one of the top priorities for many veterans. The good news is that your mili...

List of GI Bill Trade Schools and Certifications for Veterans!
List of GI Bill Trade Schools and Certifications for Veterans!

8/26/2025

Figuring out your next career after the military can be a daunting task. But if you know how to utilize your GI Bill benefits, it doesn’t ha...

How to Find Great Employees in 2025: A Proven Hiring System That Works!
How to Find Great Employees in 2025: A Proven Hiring System That Works!

8/7/2025

Hiring great employees isn’t just about filling open roles; it’s about building the kind of team that helps your business grow and thrive. A...

16 Top Jobs for Ex-Military Without a Degree!
16 Top Jobs for Ex-Military Without a Degree!

7/10/2025

You don’t need a college degree to land a high-paying civilian job after the military. In fact, your leadership, technical, and problem-solv...

10 Best Reasons to Hire a Veteran
10 Best Reasons to Hire a Veteran

7/3/2025

National Hire a Veteran Day is recognized every July 25 th , highlighting the value veterans bring to the civilian workforce and to encourag...

Civilian Pentagon Jobs: 9 High-Impact Jobs (And Where to Find Them)
Civilian Pentagon Jobs: 9 High-Impact Jobs (And Where to Find Them)

6/23/2025

Leaving the military doesn’t mean leaving your mission behind. And even if you’ve never served, you can still make a difference through mean...

Can a Veteran Write a Letter of Recommendation?
Can a Veteran Write a Letter of Recommendation?

6/6/2025

A strong letter of recommendation can significantly boost your application for jobs, educational programs, or other career opportunities—esp...