VA Claims Assistant
AI-powered guidance for VA disability claims, ratings, evidence requirements, and procedures — grounded in 38 CFR, the PACT Act, and official VA sources.
Ask Your VA Claims Questions
Get answers grounded in VA regulations — disability rating criteria, evidence requirements, PACT Act presumptives, DBQ guidance, and claims procedures. Free account required.
What the Assistant Helps With
- Disability rating research — Look up rating criteria for specific conditions from 38 CFR Part 4 (Schedule for Rating Disabilities)
- Evidence and nexus guidance — Understand what medical evidence, buddy statements, and service records support your claim
- PACT Act presumptives — Identify conditions presumptively linked to toxic exposure under the PACT Act
- DBQ (Disability Benefits Questionnaire) guidance — Learn what examiners evaluate and how findings map to rating criteria
- Claims procedures — Filing initial claims, supplemental claims, Higher-Level Reviews, and Board appeals
- Combined rating math — Calculate combined disability ratings using the VA's whole-person methodology from 38 CFR § 4.25
How It Works
The assistant draws from a curated library of VA regulations, including 38 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations for Veterans' Benefits), the PACT Act, Disability Benefits Questionnaires, and official VA guidance documents. When you ask a question, it retrieves relevant regulation text and provides answers grounded in those sources.
Every response cites the specific regulations and documents it references, so you can verify the information independently. The assistant is designed to give you the regulatory framework — not to replace a VA-accredited attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Organization (VSO).
Example Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a replacement for a VSO or attorney?
No. This tool provides regulation-based information to help you understand the VA claims process. It does not file claims, provide legal advice, or represent you before the VA. For representation, contact an accredited VSO, attorney, or claims agent.
What sources does the assistant use?
The assistant references 38 CFR (Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations), PACT Act provisions, VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), and official VA guidance. All sources are cited in responses.
Is the assistant free to use?
Yes. A free account is required. During the pilot program, usage is limited to 5 messages per day and 10 messages per month. We plan to increase these limits as the service grows.
Disclaimer: Fireguard is not the Department of Veterans Affairs and is not a law firm. This AI assistant provides educational information based on publicly available VA regulations and does not constitute legal or medical advice. The VA makes all final rating, compensation, and benefits decisions. For official information, visit VA.gov.