Trust

Trust & Editorial Standards

By the VetClaimsGuide Editorial Team · Updated June 2026

VetClaimsGuide is an independent, veteran-informed educational platform built to help veterans organize and better understand VA disability claim information. These standards explain how we create our content and tools, and the commitments we hold ourselves to.

How we create our content

Our tools, checklists, and articles are built around publicly available VA guidance, including VA.gov and the federal Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4). Content is drafted and reviewed by the VetClaimsGuide Editorial Team and written in plain language so veterans can understand it before speaking with an accredited professional. We aim to explain how the VA process generally works, not to predict or influence any individual decision.

Our editorial principles

Accuracy. We base our material on public VA guidance and update it as that guidance changes.
Independence. We are not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs and do not represent any agency, firm, or outcome.
Education first. Everything on the site is educational. We do not provide legal advice, medical advice, claim representation, or claim filing.
No guarantees. Our tools produce educational estimates. We never promise a rating, payment, or approval.
Clarity. We write in plain English and explain terms so the information is usable, not intimidating.
Privacy. We respect veteran privacy and do not sell personal information. See our Privacy Policy.

What VetClaimsGuide is, and is not

VetClaimsGuide is a free educational resource: veteran-informed tools and checklists designed to help veterans organize questions and evidence before working with an accredited professional.

VetClaimsGuide does not provide VA claim representation, file claims for veterans, guarantee outcomes, provide legal advice, or provide medical advice. It does not replace a Veterans Service Officer (VSO), accredited representative, attorney, or medical provider, and it is not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Corrections and feedback

Accuracy matters to us. If you believe something on the site is unclear or out of date, please contact the editorial team at support@vetclaimsguide.com so we can review and correct it.

Explore our educational tools

All free to use: Claim Readiness Checker, Evidence Gap Finder, VA Rating Calculator, Backpay Estimator, Secondary Conditions Mapper, C&P Exam Prep, TDIU Eligibility Checker, Nexus Letter Builder, Buddy Statement Builder, and the Presumptive Condition Checker.

Frequently asked questions

Is VetClaimsGuide affiliated with the VA?
No. VetClaimsGuide is an independent, veteran-informed educational platform. It is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or any government agency.

Does VetClaimsGuide provide legal or medical advice?
No. The site provides general educational information and tools only. It does not provide legal advice, medical advice, claim representation, or claim filing, and it is not a substitute for an accredited representative, attorney, or medical provider.

Who writes the content on VetClaimsGuide?
Content is produced and reviewed by the VetClaimsGuide Editorial Team and is built around publicly available VA guidance, such as VA.gov and the federal rating regulations.

Does VetClaimsGuide guarantee a VA rating or outcome?
No. No tool or article can guarantee a VA decision. Our tools provide educational estimates, and actual outcomes depend on your evidence and VA's review.