VA Disability Guides

Plain-English guides to filing VA disability claims, the C&P exam, TDIU, SMC, appeals, and more.

Comprehensive plain-English guides to the U.S. veterans disability compensation system. Each guide is sourced from 38 CFR, the VA Adjudication Procedures Manual (M21-1), and VA.gov.

How VA Combined Rating Works

Plain-English walkthrough of 38 CFR 4.25 with worked examples, bilateral factor, TDIU, and dependents.

Pillar guide