Your path forward starts here. Whether you're considering filing your first VA mental health disability claim, dealing with a denial, or looking to increase a low rating, your next steps depend entirely on where you are in the process.
Many veterans don't get the rating they deserve on their first try. Here's a complete guide to your options at every stage of the VA disability claim process.
Haven't Filed Yet?
Here's What You Need to Know
Mental Health Claim Denied?
You Have Options
Got Approved But With a Low Rating? Here's Why
Your Path Must Be Personalized
Every veteran's path forward is different. Generic advice about VA claims can actually hurt your case if it doesn't fit your specific circumstances.
Your best strategy depends on factors like:
- The specific reason for any previous denials
- What evidence and documentation you already have
- Your current symptom severity and functional impact
- How your original claim was handled and examined
- Your service history and available military records
- Timeline considerations and deadlines you're facing
Cookie-cutter approaches miss these crucial details. What works for one veteran's situation might be completely wrong for yours.
That's why we created the Fieldstone Navigator - to give you a strategy that actually fits your circumstances.