This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VLOem8hrGj4 As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice/va-disability-consultation Ever heard of a VA duty to assist error but aren’t sure what it means for your claim? VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer explains the VA’s legal duty to help veterans develop their claims and what happens when the VA fails to do so. Ed breaks down common du...
Jan 23, 2026•9 min•Ep. 108
This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LayyYZMO4ro As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice/va-disability-consultation Are you stressed about an upcoming VA Higher-Level Review informal conference? You’re not alone, and it’s probably not as intimidating as you think. In this episode, VA-accredited attorney and combat veteran Ed Farmer explains exactly what happens during an informal conference a...
Jan 16, 2026•9 min•Ep. 107
This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lNFeeV-MYck As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice/va-disability-consultation Did you know that the VA can service-connect conditions that were caused by medications you take for a service-connected disability? In this episode of VA Made Easy, VA-accredited attorney and US Army combat veteran Ed Farmer explains how you can service connect for a condition ...
Jan 09, 2026•7 min•Ep. 106
As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice/va-disability-consultation Is your VA claim getting denied even before it starts? Today, Ed discusses how bad VA exam requests can sabotage your chances for a successful claim, even when it’s no fault of your own. Ed lists five different types of VA exam request mistakes that can lead to a denial, and dives into real examples and strategies to help you comba...
Dec 26, 2025•10 min•Ep. 105
As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice/va-disability-consultation When a tragedy strikes and the veteran passes away, the family members are sometimes left picking up the pieces, and a huge question remains. "Do I continue to receive the benefits?" This is extremely important, especially as families rely on VA benefits to survive. In today's episode, Ed discusses how to qualify for Dependency and...
Dec 19, 2025•7 min•Ep. 104
Are you considering filing a migraine claim with the VA and you're unsure where to start? Are your migraines service-connected, and if not, can they be? Today, Ed dives into the process of how to ensure service connection for your migraines, while getting a rating that's higher than 0%. He elaborates on what to do and what NOT to do, in order to make this process as easy and efficient for yourself. Are you considering filing for migraines? Do you have a medical opinion? Let us know your experien...
Dec 05, 2025•9 min•Ep. 103
As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice Can your VA disability rating get reduced? Yes. But can you do something to prevent that from happening? Also yes. In today's episode, Ed breaks down the five most common mistakes veterans make that leads to the reduction of their disability rating. Some of them can seem like common sense, but some are a little trickier. Ed will walk you through each of thes...
Nov 14, 2025•8 min•Ep. 102
As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice Ever wonder what happens after your VA Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam? VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer walks you through the next steps and explains how to navigate the waiting period for your claim decision. Ed breaks down the difference between DBQs (Disability Benefits Questionnaires) and medical nexus opinions, and how to know which one you s...
Nov 07, 2025•8 min•Ep. 101
As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice The Board of Veterans Affairs is a complicated place. In this episode, Ed explains everything you need to know to bring your case in front of the Board, who they are, how they operate, and when this option might make sense for your case. Understand the appeal lanes, which one is right for you, and when to hire an attorney to help you with your case. Watch th...
Oct 31, 2025•12 min•Ep. 100
As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice When the VA says your claim is “unwinnable,” don’t believe it. In this episode of VA Made Easy, VA-accredited attorney and Army veteran Ed Farmer explains how he secured a 100% rating for bipolar disorder for a veteran who had no in-service treatment records and no diagnosis for years after discharge. You’ll learn: - How to win a mental health claim without ...
Oct 17, 2025•10 min•Ep. 99
As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice Are you preparing for your VA C&P exam? VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer breaks down three things NOT to say during your exam. In this episode: 🚫 What NOT to say to a C&P examiner ✅ How to clearly describe your symptoms and daily struggles ⚠️ Why exaggerating or downplaying your conditions can hurt your claim 📄 Why your pape...
Oct 10, 2025•7 min•Ep. 98
As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice Can you work and still receive VA disability benefits? In this episode of VA Made Easy, VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer breaks it all down. You’ll learn: 👉 How working can impact your VA disability rating 👉 When you can work with a 100% VA disability rating 👉 Rules for TDIU (Total Disability Individual Unemployability) and strict ...
Sep 26, 2025•7 min•Ep. 97
As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice Denied at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals? Don’t give up just yet. In this episode, VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer breaks down a powerful, but often overlooked, option: filing a Motion for Reconsideration. 👉 This episode covers: - What a Motion for Reconsideration is and how it works - When the Board might agree to review your case ...
Sep 19, 2025•7 min•Ep. 96
As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice Are you struggling to service connect your sleep apnea claim with the VA? In this episode, VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer sits down with physician assistant Joey Richardson from Casparii Medical to break down how veterans can successfully link sleep apnea to their military service, both through direct and secondary service connections. Covered in the episo...
Sep 12, 2025•13 min•Ep. 95
Was your VA disability claim denied years ago and you’re wondering if you can still do something about it? You’re not alone, and the good news is, a denial isn’t always the end of the road. As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice In this episode, VA-accredited attorney and U.S. Army combat veteran Ed Farmer explains: - The difference between reopening a final VA decision and appealing within the f...
Sep 05, 2025•5 min•Ep. 94
VA-accredited attorney and Army veteran Ed Farmer discusses the top 4 reasons veterans are getting denied — and what you can do about it. As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice Preparing for a VA C&P exam for a joint condition? VA attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer explains how the VA rates joint disabilities—including the role of functional loss, flare-ups, and pain—and how to avoid ...
Aug 29, 2025•6 min•Ep. 93
I AM A VA-ACCREDITED ATTORNEY and I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice Want a Higher VA Disability Rating? Don’t Miss These 5 Powerful Rules! VA-accredited attorney and combat veteran Ed Farmer breaks down 5 must-know VA disability rating rules that could significantly impact your claim. Whether you’re just starting your claim or stuck in a long appeal, these tips could make all the difference. 👉 In this episode, you’ll l...
Aug 22, 2025•7 min•Ep. 92
VA-accredited attorney and Army veteran Ed Farmer discusses the top 4 reasons veterans are getting denied — and what you can do about it. As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice Have you been denied VA benefits even after a favorable C&P exam? VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer exposes one of the VA’s most frustrating tactics: “rework exams”—when the VA quietly asks examiners to change positive ...
Aug 15, 2025•7 min•Ep. 91
VA-accredited attorney and Army veteran Ed Farmer discusses the top 4 reasons veterans are getting denied — and what you can do about it. As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice Do you have a pre-existing condition and wonder if it can be service-connected by the VA? VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer breaks down what every veteran needs to know about the VA’s “presumption of...
Aug 08, 2025•6 min•Ep. 90
VA-accredited attorney and Army veteran Ed Farmer discusses the top 4 reasons veterans are getting denied — and what you can do about it. As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice Should you attend that extra VA C&P exam, or is it smarter to skip it? VA-accredited attorney and combat veteran Ed Farmer discusses this strategic dilemma that many veterans face during the claims process. In this epi...
Aug 01, 2025•4 min•Ep. 89
VA-accredited attorney and Army veteran Ed Farmer discusses the top 4 reasons veterans are getting denied — and what you can do about it. As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice In this episode, Ed highlights why independent medical opinions are often ignored, why informal conferences with higher-level reviewers have become unproductive, and how incorrect exam requests can sabotage your claim. You...
Jul 25, 2025•9 min•Ep. 88
As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice In this episode of VA Made Easy, VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer answers 10 real questions from veterans struggling with VA disability claims and appeals. Ed breaks down how to prove chronic joint pain, link sleep apnea to PTSD—especially when weight gain plays a role—and strategies to secure the back pay you deserve. He explains wha...
Jul 11, 2025•16 min•Ep. 87
As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice Are you confused about the VA’s rules for unemployability, also known as TDIU? VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer tackles the five most common questions he receives about TDIU in this episode of VA Made Easy. Ed explains why the VA cannot use your age as a factor in unemployability claims, and clarifies when and how the VA is supposed t...
Jul 04, 2025•6 min•Ep. 86
As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice Veterans with IBS: Are you stuck at a 0% VA rating? Learn how the new 2024 VA disability rules could help you get a higher percentage. VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer breaks down the updated rating criteria for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), effective May 19, 2024—explaining what qualifies for 10%, 20%, or 30%. 📌 In this video: - Understand the new diagno...
Jun 27, 2025•6 min•Ep. 85
As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice Do you think you don’t qualify for VA Unemployability (TDIU) because you lack a single high-percentage disability rating? VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer breaks down the “one disability rule” and explains five key situations where multiple disabilities can be combined and counted as one for TDIU eligibility. This episode clarifies co...
Jun 20, 2025•8 min•Ep. 84
As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice If you’ve filed for VA unemployability (TDIU), you might be surprised when the VA schedules you for a new round of exams for every service-connected condition. VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer is here to explain why this happens and how you can best protect yourself during the process. In this episode, Ed breaks down why applying for TDIU often triggers exam...
Jun 13, 2025•7 min•Ep. 83
As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice Hit a wall with your VA claim—even after submitting an independent medical opinion or nexus letter? VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer breaks down why the VA sometimes ignores strong medical evidence and what you can do about it. In this episode, Ed walks you through the process of fighting back after a denial, including how to use a Higher Level Review, when ...
Jun 06, 2025•9 min•Ep. 82
As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice Already rated for a respiratory condition like asthma and thinking a new claim for sleep apnea might boost your VA rating? Not so fast. VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer unpacks a little-known VA regulation that could affect your benefits. In this episode, Ed explains why veterans can’t always receive separate ratings for multiple respiratory conditions like ...
May 30, 2025•6 min•Ep. 81
Did you know the VA has a list of around 40 chronic diseases that may be presumed connected to your service—even if you never reported symptoms on active duty? In this episode, VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer walks you through the “chronic disease presumption,” a powerful tool for veterans seeking VA disability benefits. Ed explains which conditions qualify under 38 CFR 3.309(a), how the presumption works if your diagnosis or symptoms appear within one year (or longer for some conditions) after...
May 23, 2025•9 min•Ep. 80
Are you a veteran dealing with fibromyalgia and unsure if the VA rated your condition correctly? VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer explains how fibromyalgia is evaluated and shares tips to help you maximize your benefits. This episode covers: 💥 The three VA ratings for fibromyalgia—40%, 20%, and 10%—and what each requires 💥 The VA’s specific definition of “widespread pain” 💥 How to know if your pain is severe enough for the highest rating 💥Why many veterans are rated i...
May 16, 2025•4 min•Ep. 79
