Upcoming events
The VA Claim Hiding in Your SSDI File
Fritzie Vammen will speak at the 2026 NOSSCR Fall National Conference in Salt Lake City, helping Social Security disability attorneys recognize when a veteran’s SSDI case may also point to a potential VA disability claim. Her session will focus on identifying overlooked VA issues and helping connect veterans with the right resources and representation to pursue the benefits they may be entitled to.
Friday, October 16 | 9:45 AM MT
Salt Lake City, Utah
VA Disability Compensation Basics - Free Help for Veterans
Join us at the Fayetteville Public Library, Walker Community Room (3rd floor)!
The goal of this workshop is to equip veterans and surviving spouses with practical information so they can advocate for themselves and work toward more stable financial and living situations.
The VA disability system is complex, and many veterans are denied benefits they may actually qualify for because they do not understand what the VA looks for in a strong claim. In this free workshop, a VA‑accredited attorney will provide guidance on starting or improving a VA compensation claim, explain the basic elements and evidence the VA considers, outline the qualifications for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU), and walk through options for appealing a denied claim.
Spots are limited, so register below to attend!
Veterans Benefits Info Night
Have questions about your VA compensation benefits but aren’t sure where to start? Join us for a free, relaxed evening where Veterans Advocate Maddie Willyard and VA-accredited attorney Fritzie Vammen will walk through the basics of service-connected disability compensation claims, TDIU (Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability) and who may qualify, and the difference between VA pension and VA compensation - then open the floor for your questions.
Veterans TDIU Webinar
Join VetLaw100 for an informative session focused on Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU)—the VA benefit that can pay veterans at the 100% disability rate when service‑connected conditions prevent them from working, even if their combined rating is below 100%. This webinar explains who may qualify for TDIU, how schedular and extraschedular rules work, and why the effective date can make a major difference in a veteran’s back pay.
For veterans and their families, this session walks through common TDIU pitfalls, how to talk about work history and income, and practical steps to strengthen a current claim or appeal a past denial. Whether you are applying for TDIU for the first time, already rated below 100% but unable to work, or helping a loved one understand their options, you will leave with clearer guidance.
VSO Informational Webinar
Learn the two Federal Circuit cases that protect lay evidence in VA disability claims—and how to use them to win more claims for veterans. This 30-minute webinar teaches VSOs the legal standards governing lay evidence, why VA's boilerplate rejections are often illegal, and the practical four-step toolkit for drafting credible, competent statements that survive scrutiny. See real examples of weak versus strong lay evidence, learn how to identify red flags signaling legal error, and get language you can use immediately in higher-level reviews and supplemental claims.
Perfect for Veterans Service Officers, claim agents, and advocates who want to maximize lay evidence in initial claims and recognize when to escalate to attorneys for Board or CAVC appeal.
Clear and Unmistakable Errors Webinar
Location: Zoom
Sharpen your skills in identifying & filing motions for CUE
