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Women Veterans Claim Help  |  Last Updated: July 2026

IMPORTANT: The content on this website is for educational and informational purposes ONLY. It does not constitute medical advice, legal advice, or formal VA claims representation.

1. Not Medical Advice

The information on this website — including descriptions of health conditions, symptoms, benefits, and medical studies — is provided for general educational purposes only.

  • •Nothing on this site should be interpreted as a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or substitute for professional medical care.
  • •Always consult a licensed physician or qualified healthcare provider for any medical condition, symptom, or health concern.
  • •Medical research cited on this site reflects published studies and VA/EPA regulatory findings — it is not personalized health guidance.
  • •If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
  • •Veterans experiencing a mental health crisis should call the Veterans Crisis Line: 988, then press 1.

2. Not Legal Advice

Albert Leroy Thombs Jr. is a VA-Accredited Claims Agent (Agent #45147), not an attorney. The following applies to all content and communications from this website:

  • •Information provided does not constitute legal advice under any state or federal bar standard.
  • •No attorney-client relationship is created by visiting this website, submitting a contact form, or communicating with this office.
  • •Claims agent accreditation under 38 CFR § 14.629 authorizes representation before the VA only — not before courts of law.
  • •For matters involving federal court litigation, FTCA claims, or legal representation outside the VA, consult a licensed attorney.

3. The 21-22a Representation Boundary

No VA claims advice, strategy, or formal representation is provided until a signed VA Form 21-22a (Appointment of Individual as Claimant's Representative) has been received and acknowledged by the VA.

Until VA Form 21-22a is on file:

  • •All communications are general education only — not case-specific guidance.
  • •No nexus opinions, rating estimates, or claim strategies are provided.
  • •No promises or predictions about claim outcomes are made or implied.
  • •You retain full control of your VA claim and may work with any VSO, attorney, or claims agent of your choosing.

4. Accuracy of Information

We make every effort to ensure that educational content reflects current VA regulations, PACT Act provisions (Public Law 117-168), and published medical/scientific literature. However:

  • •VA regulations and policies change frequently. Always verify current rules at VA.gov .
  • •Citations to 38 CFR, VA manuals, and federal statutes are provided for reference and may be updated by Congress or VA rulemaking.
  • •Medical studies referenced reflect the state of science at time of publication and may be superseded by newer research.

5. No Guarantee of Results

VA claims outcomes depend on individual facts, evidence, examiner decisions, and regulatory interpretation. Nothing on this site guarantees, implies, or predicts any specific rating, benefit award, or claims outcome. Past results for other veterans do not guarantee similar results for your claim.

6. Third-Party Resources

Links to VA.gov, PubMed, NIH, EPA, and other external sources are provided as educational references. We do not control those sites, are not responsible for their content, and their inclusion does not constitute endorsement of all their content.

7. Accreditation & Oversight

Albert Thombs is accredited by the VA Office of General Counsel under 38 CFR § 14.629. Accreditation status can be verified at the VA OGC Accreditation Search . Complaints regarding accredited agents may be directed to the VA OGC.

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We focus on veterans the VA has already denied or under-rated. We do not take brand-new (initial) claims, and we do not take every case. Fees, straight up: 20% of past-due benefits recovered. Recovery only — never hourly. Nothing on first-time claims. An accredited agent personally reviews every request — we'll reach out within 48 hours.

Both of these are free. The only difference is where you are in the process. If you have questions — about a denial, a rating, an effective date, your options — use the first path. We look at your situation, tell you honestly what we see, and you decide what happens next. No forms, no signatures, no commitment. If you have already decided you want us working your claim, use the second path. You complete our registration form and sign VA Form 21-22a so we can get to work. Either way, you pay nothing to start.

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Free. You have questions — we answer them. Nothing to sign.

This is for veterans who have questions and want answers before anything else happens. Ask us about your denial, your rating, your effective date, or your options — we look at your situation and tell you honestly what we see. There are no forms, no signatures, and no commitment. You are not hiring anyone by asking.

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This is for veterans who have already decided they want us working their claim. You complete our registration form and sign VA Form 21-22a, the power of attorney that appoints us as your accredited representative. Until that 21-22a is signed we cannot accept your claim, access your VA file, or perform any work on your case — that is federal law, not our policy. Registering itself costs you nothing.

Albert L. Thombs Jr., U.S. Army veteran and VA-Accredited Claims Agent #45147
Who's Behind This Resource

People Who’ve Been Where You Are

This hub is built and maintained by Albert L. Thombs Jr., a U.S. Army veteran and VA-Accredited Claims Agent (#45147). Everything here is written in plain language so you can understand your benefits before you ever pick up the phone.

  • Albert L. Thombs Jr. — U.S. Army veteran, VA-Accredited Claims Agent #45147, and founder of The VA Disability Advocate, LLC.
  • Alyssa Valkanas — U.S. Army veteran and New Client Coordinator, the first friendly voice most women reach.
  • Contingency fee under 38 CFR §14.636 — zero upfront, and a fee is owed only from past-due back pay we actually recover for you.
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