You filed your VA disability claim. Here is what actually happens next, from evidence review and the C&P exam to the decision letter, in plain language.

The VA's early-2026 average is about 75 to 80 days, but it varies. Here is what drives the timeline, by claim type, and why refreshing the app does not help.

A C&P exam is how the VA evaluates your condition for a rating. Here is what the examiner is looking for, what to bring, and the mistakes veterans make.