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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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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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.

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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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August 22, 2025 • 7 mins

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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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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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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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Veterans with IBS: Are you stuck at a 0% VA rating? Learn how the new 2024 VA disability rules could help you get a higher percentage.

VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer breaks down the updated rating criteria for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), effective May 19, 2024—explaining what qualifies f...

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Do you think you don’t qualify for VA Unemployability (TDIU) because you lack a single high-percentage disability rating? VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer breaks down the “one disability rule” and explains five key situations where multiple disabilities can be combined ...

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If you’ve filed for VA unemployability (TDIU), you might be surprised when the VA schedules you for a new round of exams for every service-connected condition. VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer is here to explain why this happens and how you can best protect yourself during the process.

In this...

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Hit a wall with your VA claim—even after submitting an independent medical opinion or nexus letter? VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer breaks down why the VA sometimes ignores strong medical evidence and what you can do about it. In this episode, Ed walks you through the process of fighting back...

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Already rated for a respiratory condition like asthma and thinking a new claim for sleep apnea might boost your VA rating? Not so fast. VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer unpacks a little-known VA regulation that could affect your benefits.

In this episode, Ed explains why veterans can’t always ...

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Did you know the VA has a list of around 40 chronic diseases that may be presumed connected to your service—even if you never reported symptoms on active duty? 

In this episode, VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer walks you through the “chronic disease presumption,” a powerful tool for veterans seeking VA disability benefits. Ed explains which conditions qualify under 38 CFR 3.309(a), how the presumption works if your diagnosis or sym...

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Are you a veteran dealing with fibromyalgia and unsure if the VA rated your condition correctly? VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer explains how fibromyalgia is evaluated and shares tips to help you maximize your benefits.

This episode covers:  💥 The three VA ratings for fibromyalgia—40%, 20%, and 10%—and what each requires 💥 The VA’s specific definition of “widespread pain” 💥 How to know if your pain is se...

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