VA Disability Resource Center
Free, public guides for veterans working through the VA disability claims process — ratings, Diagnostic Codes, exposure presumptions, C&P exams, decision letters, and appeals. No account required.
Free VA disability resources — no account needed
These are free educational guides, references, and calculators. StratForge's AI tools — C-File Analyzer, Medical Record Analyzer, Decision Letter Explainer, and C&P Exam Prep — live inside the app and require an account.
Combine ratings using VA math, including the bilateral factor.
Estimate 2026 Special Monthly Compensation, including SMC-K and housebound SMC-S.
Learn what to expect during a VA C&P exam and how to prepare accurately.
Learn how to read and understand the reasoning in a VA rating decision.
Learn how to obtain and organize medical records for a VA disability claim.
Research documented environmental hazards at the bases where you served.
Official VA & Veteran Resources
These links connect you directly to official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs websites and systems. You will leave StratForge and sign in through VA.gov or AccessVA.
VA QuickSubmit
Upload supporting documents and evidence directly to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Upload Documents to VAView the current status of your VA disability claim, decision review, or appeal.
Start a new disability compensation claim or learn about the VA claims process.
Search for accredited attorneys, claims agents, and Veteran Service Organizations.
Download official VA forms for claims, decision reviews, records requests, and more.
Request your service treatment records, personnel records, and DD-214 from the National Archives.
Download your VA health summary, medications, labs, and notes through VA Blue Button.
StratForge Group is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Links labeled "Official VA Website" direct you to VA.gov or other official VA systems.
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Articles
February 10, 2026
How VA Disability Ratings Are CalculatedTwo ratings of 30% and 20% do not make 50%. Here is exactly how VA combines ratings, applies the bilateral factor, and rounds the result.
March 18, 2026
What to Do After a VA Disability DenialStart with the reasons-for-decision section. It names the exact element VA found missing, and that determines which review lane fits.
April 22, 2026
Preparing for Your VA C&P ExamThe examiner is documenting, not treating. Describing frequency, severity, and functional impact in concrete terms is what carries into the rating.
May 30, 2026
Building Evidence for a VA Disability ClaimStrong claims are organized claims. Here is what belongs in the file and how to close the gaps VA most often cites.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account to use these resources?
No. The VA Disability Resource Center, rating criteria, Diagnostic Codes, condition pages, and the VA disability calculator are free and public. An account is only needed for AI analysis of your own documents.
Is this information official VA guidance?
No. StratForge is an independent technology platform. Our summaries paraphrase public sources such as 38 CFR Part 4 and VA.gov, and you should confirm anything important with VA directly.