Mission Briefing

Get Briefed Before You Call

Knowledge is leverage. Read this page to understand how the system works against you—and how we help you win.

Briefing 1: The Math (Why "Cost" is a Myth)

Many veterans hesitate to spend money on help with their claim, but the real question is: what is the long-term financial impact of staying underrated?

As one example, moving from a 70% to a 100% combined rating can add more than $2,000 per month in tax-free income for a single veteran under current VA compensation tables. That translates into tens of thousands of dollars per year and hundreds of thousands over a 20-year period. These figures are illustrative only—actual amounts depend on your rating, dependents, and any future changes to VA rates. Always compare estimates against the official VA compensation rates.

Because the dollar impact of a successful increase can be so large, our flat fee is often recovered within the first few months of an approved increase. After that, the additional compensation is ongoing tax-free income for you and your family. Of course, we can’t promise any specific result or rating level; all decisions are made by the VA.

Briefing 2: The "Nexus" Advantage

The #1 reason for denial is "No Service Connection." The VA agrees you are hurt, but they say it didn't happen in service.

A VSO cannot fix this. A VSO can only submit the records you give them. If you don't have a medical opinion linking your current back pain to your service 10 years ago, the VSO will likely file a losing claim.

We provide the solution:

  • We connect you with private doctors via Telehealth.
  • They review your service records forensically.
  • They write a Nexus Letter that explicitly links your condition to service using the VA's own language.

This is why our success rate is industry-leading. We don't guess; we prove it.

Briefing 3: Myth Busting (Working at 100%)

MYTH: "If I get 100% disability, I can't work anymore."

FACT: Unless you are filed for TDIU (Unemployability), you can earn $1 million a year and still collect your full 100% VA disability check.

"We encourage our veterans to keep working! That's two income streams. The 100% rating is compensation for pain and suffering, not a replacement for your salary."

Evidence resource pack

Use these checklists as citation-ready claim education.

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These resources are written for veterans who need to organize evidence before filing, increasing, or reviewing a VA disability claim. TYFYS is a private paid service, not the VA, not a VSO, and not a law firm.

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TYFYS VA Claim Evidence Education

Free VA claim evidence education hub with checklists for lay evidence, DBQs, rating increases, orthopedic evidence, respiratory and toxic exposure evidence, supplemental claims, and higher-level reviews.

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