Yes, you can file yourself through VA.gov or a free VSO. About 70% of those claims get denied or under-rated on first attempt. The VA only rates what you file with the right documentation, the right language, and the right order. We've seen veterans go from 30% to 80% just by re-filing the same conditions with proper supporting evidence. $799 is a fraction of what one extra rating point pays you over a lifetime.

VSOs are free and accredited, but they handle thousands of claims and can't give your case the time it needs. They file what you bring them. We help you understand what to bring them — which conditions to file, in what order, with what documentation. You can use both. We don't replace your VSO; we make sure they have everything they need to file your strongest claim.

Absolutely not. Some firms in this space charge 5x your monthly increase as their fee — meaning if your rating goes from 30% to 70%, they could legally collect $3,000-$5,000 out of your pocket. Others take 20-33% of your backpay, which often means $10,000+ for combat veterans. We don't do that.

You pay $799 today. That's it. Every dollar the VA awards you — backpay, monthly compensation, all of it — goes 100% to you. Forever. We don't bill you again. We don't take a cut. We don't have a hand in your future income.

The reason we can do this: we're a consulting service, not a claims agent. We help you build the right strategy. You file the claim and keep what you earn.

Not if you file correctly. The risk only exists when veterans accidentally re-open claims they shouldn't, or file in ways that trigger re-evaluations. Part of what we do is identify what's safe to file and what's risky based on your current rating. If you're 100% rated, we focus on conditions that add benefits without putting your existing rating at risk.

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No. This is educational and strategy support. You are responsible for your own claim decisions and submissions.

No, and we don't need to be. AI Joe provides pre-filing consulting and educational services. We don't file claims on your behalf, communicate with the VA for you, or act as your agent. You file your own claim through VA.gov or your VSO. We help you know what to file. This distinction matters legally — and it's why we can charge less than accredited firms while delivering more strategic value.

Denial doesn't mean the end. Many claims need supplemental filings, higher-level reviews, or appeals. We help you understand what was missed and how to refile. Your $799 includes lifetime support — meaning if your first filing doesn't land, we keep working with you on follow-ups at no extra cost.