Preparing for Your VA Cervical Spine C&P Exam | What Veterans Need to KnowThis episode walks you through the cervical spine compensation and pension exam step by step. Learn how to translate your pain and limitations into the ...

We break down how veterans win claims for secondary conditions and aggravation by using strong medical opinions, baselines, and clear clinical logic. A real case shows how a congenital heart valve, ignored in service, becomes service connected ...

We break down how to use independent medical opinions to win VA disability claims, from when to get one to what evidence changes outcomes. Two detailed case studies show how a clear timeline and the right medical logic can overcome templated de...

We test where AI can actually help veterans build stronger Nexus letters and where it fails hard, from fake citations to the wrong legal phrasing. Bethanie Spangenberg shares practical prompts, research tactics, and quality standards that keep ...

We draw a sharp line between feeling tired and a true Chronic Fatigue Syndrome diagnosis, then show how to build a VA-ready record with testing, coding, and a precise DBQ. • symptom fatigue versus CFS syndrome and six-month persist...

Bethanie Spangenberg from Valor 4 Vet explains the thoracolumbar spine DBQ process and what veterans need to know about back disability evaluations with the VA.• Understanding the difference between clinical vs. VA perspectives on spine...

The cervical spine DBQ process has undergone significant improvements, providing clearer guidelines for examiners and potentially better outcomes for veterans with neck conditions.• Cervical spine anatomy includes vertebrae, discs, and ...

Former VA Compensation and Pension examiner Bethanie Spangenberg breaks down the complex process of VA knee disability claims, sharing insider knowledge on how veterans can better prepare for their exams and secure fair compensation.• K...

Bethanie Spangenberg, former VA C&P examiner and CEO of Valor 4 Vet, breaks down shocking VA denial patterns and provides strategies for veterans to fight back against illogical denials.• Copy-pasted medical opinions appearing in de...

Migraine headaches require meticulous documentation for successful VA disability claims because they are purely subjective conditions with no objective tests to verify symptoms. Bethanie Spangenberg of Valor 4 Vet explains the critical componen...

Bethanie Spangenberg, CEO of Valor 4 Vet and VA appeals agent, joins us to examine peripheral neuropathies and potential changes to the VA's rating system that could dramatically affect veterans' disability claims.• Peripheral Nerve Con...

Bethanie Spangenberg from Valor 4 Vet breaks down VA's Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) for hypertension and explains the disconnect between medical practice and VA disability rating requirements.• Understanding the legal defin...

On Thursday, December 9th, our usual hosting platform hit a snag. But with important deadlines on the horizon, we knew the discussion couldn’t wait. The good news? You get to be a fly on the wall and catch all the action! Listen as we d...

"On Thursday December 09th 2024 at 7:00pm est, Bethanie Spangenberg drops by to do a deep dive into Aid and Attendance from the DBQ,to the Examination. Ware Adl's and Iadl's? What does it take to prove Aid and Attendance? Join us to find out.

"On Thursday November 7 at 7:00pm et, Bethanie Spangenberg drops by to discuss the Upper Airway DBQ to include, Rhinitus, Sinusitis.If you have these conditions, you need to listen.Bethanie is the owner of Valor 4 Vet. She is an a...

Explore the summary of "7101 Hypertensive Vascular Disease" by Valor 4 Vet. The original article was published on the Valor 4 Vet website on May 5, 2022.

Know the Difference: DBQ and Nexus LetterWebsite article posted March 17, 2020.

Hitchhiking My Way Through Iraq, The Chaos of War was Revealed in the Mundane.Website article posted January 25...

NexusWebsite article posted March 17, 2020.

Understanding What the VAs Crisis Line Can and Can Not DoWebsite article posted April 14, 2021. 

Why Seeking Legal Advice from Non Accredited Organizations Puts Veterans At Risk for Fraud and Abuse

Medical Record Retention Policies and Their Impact on VA Claims Website article posted April 27, 2021. 

7121 Post-Phlebitic SyndromeWebsite article posted April 10, 2024.

Do You Need a Medical Expert at Your Board Hearing?Website article posted December 19, 2021.

How to Use the VA Fully Developed Claims Program to File Your VA Disability ClaimWebsite article or...