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Upload a VA letter, medical record, exam report or personal statement for a free review. Get a plain-language explanation of the important details, what remains unanswered and steps you can take next.
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VA decision letter Understand what VA decided, the reasons it gave and the facts it accepted. Exam report or DBQ See what your exam recorded and what needs clarification. A DBQ is a Disability Benefits Questionnaire. Medical record Make sense of the recorded symptoms, treatment and follow-up, and see what the note leaves unanswered. Personal statement See where your account could use clearer details or a more specific example.
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Your review points back to pages in your document so you can check the findings yourself. Sample decision-letter review In the letter · Page 2 “You have a current diagnosis of right knee strain. Service records document treatment for right knee pain during service.” What this means VA accepted the knee diagnosis and treatment during service. The denial concerns whether the current strain is connected to that injury. The examiner did not support that connection. What to check next Read the full knee examination and opinion. Compare the history it describes with your records. Read the sample review and source letter
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What files can I upload?
PDF, DOCX, JPG, PNG, WebP and TXT files, up to 5 MB. Start with one relevant document, such as a decision letter, medical record, exam report or statement.
What is included for free?
One document review per verified email, including the findings, source references and suggested next steps. Your source document and review are saved so you can return to them. No credit card is required.
When is my document uploaded?
Your file stays in this browser tab until you confirm your email and allow AI analysis. Claim Raven then uploads it and prepares your saved review.
Does this tell me whether my whole claim is ready to file?
It reviews the document you provide. It can identify useful details and open questions in that document, but it does not assess records you haven't included.
What if part of my document cannot be reviewed?
The report shows which pages it reviewed and whether coverage was partial. Findings apply to the material reviewed.
Can I keep a copy of the report?
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