Most veterans think they have to pay someone. You don't.
There's no secret sauce to filing a VA claim. Same free forms, same evidence, same steps. The only difference is you do it yourself, for a fraction of the price.
$1,500+ is what veterans tell me they've been quoted. Some companies take even more: 5 times your monthly increase, about $10,650 on a claim from 70% to 100% (NPR, December 2025; 2026 VA rates, veteran alone).
Think it's too complicated?
It's simpler than you think.
A VA claim comes down to three things:
- 01
The form
One application on va.gov. Free to file.
- 02
Your evidence
Your records and your own words. The VA pulls your service records.
- 03
Your exam
You tell the examiner what you live with.
That's the what. Inside, I show you the how.
Where do I start?
Your claim, in the right order.
Where are you right now?
- Day 1
File your Intent to File
It locks in the date your back pay can start.
- Week 1
Take the Claim Interview
See what you could claim.
- Weeks 1 to 4
Gather your evidence
Your records and a few statements.
- Filing day
File it yourself
On va.gov. It's free.
- After you file
Get ready for your exam
Tell them about your worst days.
- Your decision letter
The goal: a rating that matches your life.
Still in? You can file 180 to 90 days before you get out.
- Day 1
File your Intent to File
It locks in the date your back pay can start.
- Week 1
See why you got your number
Your decision letter explains it. The VA's chart shows the next level.
- Weeks 2 to 6
Get your treatment on record
The VA rates how you're doing now.
- At the same time
Look at secondary conditions
Some conditions cause others, and each can raise your rating.
- Filing day
File for the increase
On va.gov. It's free.
- After you file
Get ready for your exam
Tell them about your worst days.
- Your decision letter
The goal: a rating that matches your life.
Worried they'll lower what you have? You'll learn what protects your rating first.
- Day 1
Find out why
Your letter says why. That's what you fix.
- Week 1
Pick your next move
New evidence? Supplemental claim. They got it wrong? Higher-level review. Want a judge? Board appeal.
- Weeks 1 to 6
Fix what was missing
New records, a statement, or a doctor's letter linking it to your service.
- Within a year
File before your deadline
In most cases, filing within a year of the decision keeps your back pay.
- Your next decision letter
The goal: a rating that matches your life.
One year goes fast. Don't sit on a denial letter.
What do I get?
Everything you need to do it yourself.
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The Claim Interview
Answer simple questions. See what you could claim and where to start.
Based only on your answers. Not legal or medical advice. -
Short, simple videos
Only the ones that fit you. Watch one, do the step.
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Click-by-click walkthroughs
Play it while you do it on va.gov.
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VA exam prep
What they'll ask and how to describe your worst days.
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Weekly Q&A calls
Ask me live. Recorded if you miss it.
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Instant answers, 24/7
Stuck on a form or a word? Ask any time.
General answers, not a review of your claim. -
VA updates, explained
When a rule changes, you'll know what it means for you.
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People going through it with you
Veterans doing their own claims alongside you.
Why listen to me?
I've been where you are.
I served 6 years in the Army. Today I break the VA down for veterans online, and I've helped close to 1,000 veterans increase their VA benefits.*
I'm not a lawyer or a VA-accredited representative, and I don't file claims. I teach you to do it yourself, in plain English, without taking a cut.
*Their results, not a promise of yours. Only the VA decides a rating.
Fair question
Why pay when VSOs are free?
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Pay with time
Hand it to a VSO
Free, but in some places you wait weeks or months for an appointment.
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Pay with money
Pay a company
Faster, but some take 5 times your monthly increase.
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Save both
Do it yourself
I show you every step. You keep 100% of everything.
Last check
Is this for you?
- You're a veteran who never filed, got denied, or got rated too low.
- You want to understand your claim and file it yourself.
Not for you if
- You want someone to file it for you. A free VSO can.
- You want a guaranteed rating. Nobody can honestly promise one.
- You want to claim things you don't have.
Join It's Your Benefits
Everything. One price.
$297one time
Keep 100% of everything.
- The Claim Interview and your private PDF report
- Videos, walkthroughs and VA exam prep
- Weekly live Q&A calls with me
- 24/7 answers, VA updates and the community
One payment. Yours for life. No sales call.
Still have questions?
FAQ
Do you file my claim for me?
No. You do, and I show you how. I'm not a lawyer or a VA-accredited representative, and I never file, write or review anyone's claim.
Why not just pay a company to file it?
You can. But there's no secret sauce. They use the same free VA forms and the same steps you'll learn here, and some charge $1,500 or more. Here it's $297, one time, and you keep 100% of everything. If you do hire someone, VA says to make sure they're accredited first.
Will this cover my situation?
If you're a veteran filing for yourself, yes. It covers first claims, increases, denials and still-in claims, plus PTSD and mental health, toxic exposure (the PACT Act), Guard and Reserve, retirees, and other-than-honorable discharges. You only watch the parts that fit you.
Will you see my medical records?
No. We never ask for, see or store your medical records. Your Claim Interview report is built only from your own answers.
Do I need a nexus letter?
Sometimes. A nexus letter is a doctor's opinion that links your condition to your service. Some claims need one and many don't. The course shows you when you need one and how to ask your doctor for it.
I'm still in. Can I use this?
Yes. It's called Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD). You can file 180 to 90 days before you separate, as long as you can make VA exams within 45 days of filing.
I already got denied. Is it too late?
Usually not. You can file a supplemental claim, ask for a higher-level review, or appeal to the Board. In most cases, you have one year from the decision to keep your original effective date.
Can you guarantee a higher rating?
No, and nobody honestly can. Not me, and not the companies charging thousands. Only the VA decides your rating.
Is this a monthly fee?
No. You pay $297 one time and keep access for life: the videos, walkthroughs, weekly Q&A calls and the community, for as long as It's Your Benefits runs. No sales call.
it's your claim. it's your benefits.
File it yourself. Keep all of it.
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