Release notes, community spotlights, and technical deep dives directly from Chris Lassiter.
Guides
April 17, 2026 · 5 min read
Free, condition-specific C&P exam prep is now live. Each guide shows the exact DBQ the examiner will use, what gets measured, and how to describe symptoms accurately, for 41 of the most common VA conditions.
Guides
April 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Learn what a VA buddy statement is, when lay evidence helps, what to include, how to format it, and how buddy statements pair with medical evidence for PTSD, depression, and other claims.
Guides
April 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Learn what to expect at a VA Compensation and Pension exam, how to organize your records, what to bring, and how to avoid common mistakes that weaken claims.
Guides
April 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Step-by-step guidance for filing a VA disability claim: eligibility basics, intent to file, evidence gathering, filing methods, and what to expect after submission.
Guides
April 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Learn how to increase VA disability ratings with new evidence, supplemental claims, secondary conditions, and clear medical documentation for worsened symptoms.
Guides
April 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Decode your VA rating decision letter: what each section means, how combined ratings work, and what options you have if you disagree, including appeals and increases.
Guides
April 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Understand what a VA nexus letter is, who can write it, what strong letters include, and how nexus evidence supports service connection for disabilities like sleep apnea and tinnitus.
Guides
April 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Learn what secondary service connection means, how medical nexus works, common condition pairs, evidence you need, and how secondaries interact with ratings and appeals.
Guides
April 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Understand TDIU: schedular versus extraschedular eligibility, evidence for unemployability, how TDIU differs from a 100 percent schedular rating, and how to build a strong work impact file.
Guides
April 2, 2026 · 7 min read
A practical checklist of documents for a VA disability claim, organized by category, with tips for missing records, lay statements, and how to pair this list with nexus and buddy evidence.
Guides
April 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Learn what VA DBQs are, who completes them, how they relate to rating decisions, where to find forms, and how to prepare so your symptoms are captured accurately.
Mental Health
February 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Everything you need to know about VA PTSD disability ratings in 2026, including rating criteria, evidence requirements, C&P exam tips, common mistakes, and how to maximize your claim.
Secondary Conditions
February 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Sleep apnea is one of the most commonly approved secondary conditions to PTSD. Learn how to file, what evidence you need, and how to strengthen your nexus so your claim has the best chance to win.
VA Benefits
February 8, 2026 · 3 min read
The VA doesn’t add your disability ratings; they use “VA Math.” Learn why 70% + 30% = 79%, how rounding works, and how to calculate your monthly compensation.
Community Impact
November 18, 2025 · 3 min read
Chris Lassiter earned an Honorable Mention (4th place) at the AWS Lambda Hackathon by showing how a fully serverless pipeline can turn chaotic medical records into confident VA claim prep in minutes.
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