Edward Farmer

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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Edward Farmer

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Latest episode

Jan 23, 2026

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Episodes

VA Duty to Assist Explained by a VA-Accredited Attorney 23.01.2026

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VLOem8hrGj4   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    Ever heard of a VA duty to assist error but aren’t sure what it means for your claim? VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer explains the VA’s legal duty to...

How to Succeed in Your VA Higher Level Review Informal Conference 16.01.2026

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LayyYZMO4ro   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    Are you stressed about an upcoming VA Higher-Level Review informal conference? You’re not alone, and it’s probably not as intimidating as you think. In this episode, VA-accre...

VA Disability: When Your Medications Create a NEW Service-Connected Condition 09.01.2026

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lNFeeV-MYck   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    Did you know that the VA can service-connect conditions that were caused by medications you take for a service-connected disability?  In this episode of VA Made Easy, VA-accr...

What is a Bad VA Exam Request and What You Can Do 26.12.2025

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 requ...

Understand Survivor Benefits - How to Qualify for the 10 Year DIC Rule 19.12.2025

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 famil...

Win Your Migraine Claim - Five Essential Tips 05.12.2025

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 yoursel...

5 Common Mistakes That Could Lower Your VA Disability Rating 14.11.2025

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

After the C&P Exam: How VA Makes Decisions and What You Should Do Next 07.11.2025

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

Everything You Need to Know About The Board of Veterans Affairs 31.10.2025

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

From Homeless to 100% VA Rating: Impossible Victory 17.10.2025

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...

What NOT To Say During a VA C&P Exam 10.10.2025

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 a...

Can You Work While on VA Disability? 26.09.2025

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...

Lost at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals? Try THIS Before Giving Up 19.09.2025

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

How to Service Connect Sleep Apnea for VA Disability Claims 12.09.2025

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 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...

Reopening a Final VA Decision: Everything Veterans Should Know 05.09.2025

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...

How to Handle VA C&P Exams for Joints and Flare-Ups 29.08.2025

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...

5 VA Rating Rules Every Veteran Needs to Know 22.08.2025

I AM A VA-ACCREDITED ATTORNEY and I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice 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 cla...

VA’s Sneakiest Denial Tool: Rework Exams Explained 15.08.2025

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 th...

Two Presumptions That Can Help Your VA Claim for Pre-Existing Conditions 08.08.2025

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 Ar...

Should You Skip a VA C&P Exam? Risks and Strategies from a VA Lawyer 01.08.2025

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...

The 4 Biggest Problems with the VA Regional Office 25.07.2025

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-...

10 Real VA Claim Questions — Straight Answers from a VA Attorney 11.07.2025

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—espec...

Top 5 TDIU Questions Veterans Ask – Answered by a VA Attorney 04.07.2025

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 cann...

VA’s New IBS Criteria — Are You Missing Out on a 30 Percent Rating? 27.06.2025

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

VA “One Disability” Rule Explained — You Could Still Get TDIU 20.06.2025

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 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 mu...

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