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Welcome to the Forged VA Council Community — Read First

Welcome to the official Forged VA Council community forum. Please read the guidelines before posting. This is a safe space for veterans to connect, share, and support each other.

Just got 100% P&T after using Forged VA Council — AMA

After 3 years of fighting, I finally got my 100% Permanent and Total rating. Forged VA Council helped me identify secondary conditions I never knew about. Ask me anything.

Question about secondary conditions for sleep apnea

I have a 50% rating for PTSD and just got diagnosed with sleep apnea. Can I claim this as a secondary condition? What evidence do I need?

PACT Act deadline — what happens if I miss August 2026?

I keep hearing about the PACT Act deadline in August 2026. What exactly happens if I miss it? Will I lose eligibility for burn pit claims entirely?

Tips for C&P exam — what I wish I knew

Just had my third C&P exam and finally did it right. Here are the things nobody tells you about these exams that can make or break your claim.

Denied for TDIU — should I appeal or file supplemental?

Got my TDIU denial letter yesterday. The reasoning seems wrong — they said I can work but I haven't been able to hold a job in 2 years. What's my best path forward?

How long did your HLR take?

Filed a Higher Level Review 4 months ago and still waiting. What's the average timeline people are seeing? Mine is for a knee condition increase.

Nexus letter template that got my claim approved

Sharing the format and key phrases my doctor used in my nexus letter. This single document changed my claim from denied to approved at 70%.

VSO vs Forged VA Council — my experience with both

I used a traditional VSO for my first claim and got 30%. Then used Forged VA Council for my increase and got to 90%. Here's a detailed comparison of both experiences.

Buddy statement example that actually worked

After two buddy statements got rejected, I finally figured out what the VA actually wants to see. Sharing the structure and language that got mine accepted.

Camp Lejeune water contamination — anyone filed?

Stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1985-1988. Just learned about the water contamination claims. Has anyone here filed and what was the process like?

Burn pit exposure and new presumptive conditions

The list of presumptive conditions for burn pit exposure keeps growing. Here's what's currently covered and what's expected to be added in the next round.