VA Made Easy

VA Made Easy

Ed Farmer, a disabled combat veteran and VA disability appeals attorney breaks down the VA system, helping you get a good result with your VA claim.

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December 26, 2025 9 mins

As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice/va-disability-consultation 

Is your VA claim getting denied even before it starts? Today, Ed discusses how bad VA exam requests can sabotage your chances for a successful claim, even when it’s no fault of your own.

Ed lists five different types of VA exam request mistakes that can lead to a den...

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As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice/va-disability-consultation 

When a tragedy strikes and the veteran passes away, the family members are sometimes left picking up the pieces, and a huge question remains. "Do I continue to receive the benefits?" 

This is extremely important, especially as families rely on VA benefits to survive....

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Are you considering filing a migraine claim with the VA and you're unsure where to start? Are your migraines service-connected, and if not, can they be? 

Today, Ed dives into the process of how to ensure service connection for your migraines, while getting a rating that's higher than 0%. He elaborates on what to do and what NOT to do, in order to make this process as easy and efficient for yourself. 

Are you considering filing for ...

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Can your VA disability rating get reduced? Yes. But can you do something to prevent that from happening? Also yes. 

In today's episode, Ed breaks down the five most common mistakes veterans make that leads to the reduction of their disability rating. Some of them can seem like common sense, bu...

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Ever wonder what happens after your VA Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam? 

VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer walks you through the next steps and explains how to navigate the waiting period for your claim decision. Ed breaks down the difference between DBQs (Disability Benefits Questi...

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The Board of Veterans Affairs is a complicated place. In this episode, Ed explains everything you need to know to bring your case in front of the Board, who they are, how they operate, and when this option might make sense for your case.

Understand the appeal lanes, which one is right for you, ...

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As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice  

When the VA says your claim is “unwinnable,” don’t believe it.

In this episode of VA Made Easy, VA-accredited attorney and Army veteran Ed Farmer explains how he secured a 100% rating for bipolar disorder for a veteran who had no in-service treatment records and no diagnosis for years after d...

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October 10, 2025 6 mins

As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice  

Are you preparing for your VA C&P exam? VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer breaks down three things NOT to say during your exam. 

In this episode:  🚫 What NOT to say to a C&P examiner  ✅ How to clearly describe your symptoms and daily struggles  ⚠️ Why exaggerat...

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September 26, 2025 6 mins

As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice  

Can you work and still receive VA disability benefits?  In this episode of VA Made Easy, VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer breaks it all down.

You’ll learn: 👉 How working can impact your VA disability rating 👉 When you can work with a 100% VA disability rating 👉 Rule...

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Denied at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals? Don’t give up just yet. 

In this episode, VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer breaks down a powerful, but often overlooked, option: filing a Motion for Reconsideration.

👉 This episode covers: - What a Motion for Reconsideration i...

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Are you struggling to service connect your sleep apnea claim with the VA? In this episode, VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer sits down with physician assistant Joey Richardson from Casparii Medical to break down how veterans can successfully link sleep apnea to their military service, both thr...

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Was your VA disability claim denied years ago and you’re wondering if you can still do something about it? You’re not alone, and the good news is, a denial isn’t always the end of the road.

As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice  

In this episode, VA-accredited attorney and U.S. Army combat veteran Ed Farmer explains:   - The differ...

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VA-accredited attorney and Army veteran Ed Farmer discusses the top 4 reasons veterans are getting denied — and what you can do about it.

As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice  

Preparing for a VA C&P exam for a joint condition? VA attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer explains how the VA rates joint disabilities—including...

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Want a Higher VA Disability Rating? Don’t Miss These 5 Powerful Rules!

VA-accredited attorney and combat veteran Ed Farmer breaks down 5 must-know VA disability rating rules that could significantly impact your claim. Whether you’re just starting your claim or stuck in a long appeal, these...

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VA-accredited attorney and Army veteran Ed Farmer discusses the top 4 reasons veterans are getting denied — and what you can do about it.

As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice 

Have you been denied VA benefits even after a favorable C&P exam?

VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer exposes one of the VA’s most frustrating tactics: “re...

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VA-accredited attorney and Army veteran Ed Farmer discusses the top 4 reasons veterans are getting denied — and what you can do about it.

As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice 

Do you have a pre-existing condition and wonder if it can be service-connected by the VA? 

VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer breaks d...

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VA-accredited attorney and Army veteran Ed Farmer discusses the top 4 reasons veterans are getting denied — and what you can do about it.

As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice 

Should you attend that extra VA C&P exam, or is it smarter to skip it? VA-accredited attorney and combat veteran Ed Farmer discusses this strategic dile...

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VA-accredited attorney and Army veteran Ed Farmer discusses the top 4 reasons veterans are getting denied — and what you can do about it.

As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice 

In this episode, Ed highlights why independent medical opinions are often ignored, why informal conferences with higher-level reviewers have become unproduc...

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As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice 

In this episode of VA Made Easy, VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer answers 10 real questions from veterans struggling with VA disability claims and appeals.

Ed breaks down how to prove chronic joint pain, link sleep apnea to PTSD—especially when weight gain plays a role—...

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As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice 

Are you confused about the VA’s rules for unemployability, also known as TDIU? VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer tackles the five most common questions he receives about TDIU in this episode of VA Made Easy.

Ed explains why the VA cannot use your age as a factor in unemp...

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