Veteran Benefits Education & Navigation
Understand VA benefit programs, terminology, official resources, and sources of accredited assistance.
Field Grade Advisory Group provides general educational sessions for veterans, service members, caregivers, and families seeking a clearer understanding of the VA benefits and healthcare landscape.
Our operating team explains publicly available information in plain language, helps participants identify reliable resources, and supports broader healthcare and long-term planning. We do not evaluate individual claim eligibility, recommend a filing or appeal strategy, or prepare claims for submission to VA.
WHO THIS SESSION IS FOR
This general educational service may be helpful for:
• Veterans and families seeking a basic overview of VA programs
• Caregivers trying to understand available healthcare and support resources
• Individuals preparing questions for VA or a VA-accredited representative
• Families organizing information for personal and healthcare purposes• Veterans considering long-term healthcare and family-support needs
TOPICS WE CAN EXPLAIN
Sessions may include general education about:
• Categories of VA benefits and healthcare programs
• Common VA terminology and administrative processes
• The general purpose of disability compensation, pension, SMC, Aid & Attendance, and caregiver programs
• Differences between VA healthcare and community-care options
• Official VA websites, forms, directories, and educational resources
• The roles of VA-accredited Veterans Service Organization representatives, claims agents, and attorneys
• Questions to consider when speaking with an accredited representative or healthcare professional
• Personal organization methods for records, appointments, and healthcare information
• Long-term care, caregiver, and family-planning considerations
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
A session may provide:
• A plain-language overview of the selected general topics
• Links to relevant official VA resources
• A checklist of questions to discuss with VA or an accredited representative
• Contact information for official assistance and accredited representation
• General organizational tools for personal and healthcare records
• Broader healthcare and long-term planning considerations
This service does not include an opinion about whether you qualify for a benefit or what action you should take on a particular claim.
HOW THE EDUCATIONAL SESSION WORKS
Select General Topics
Tell us which general benefit, healthcare, caregiver, or planning subjects you would like to understand. Please do not submit detailed claim evidence for this educational session.
Attend the Educational Session
A member of the operating team will explain the selected programs, terminology, and publicly available resources. The discussion is educational and does not include individualized claim advice.
Receive Official Resources
Following the session, you may receive links to VA publications, directories, forms, and other official resources relevant to the general topics discussed.
Obtain Accredited Assistance When Needed
Questions involving a specific claim, eligibility determination, rating decision, effective date, appeal, evidence strategy, or VA filing will be referred to a VA-accredited representative.
SERVICE BOUNDARIES
Field Grade Advisory Group does not:
• Determine whether an individual qualifies for a VA benefit
• Review the merits of a specific claim or appeal
• Recommend which claim, form, or decision-review pathway to pursue
• Interpret a rating decision for the purpose of challenging it
• Match symptoms or diagnoses to VA rating criteria
• Identify service connection or secondary conditions
• Prepare or revise VA forms, claim submissions, evidence packets, or legal arguments
• Draft lay statements, caregiver statements, or appeal documents
• Advise clients how to complete a DBQ or obtain a medical opinion for a claim
• Represent clients before the Department of Veterans Affairs
SCHEDULE A GENERAL EDUCATION SESSION
If you want a clearer general understanding of VA programs, healthcare resources, caregiver support, or long-term planning, schedule an educational session with the Field Grade Advisory Group operating team.
For assistance with a particular VA claim or appeal, use VA’s accreditation directory to locate a recognized Veterans Service Organization representative, accredited claims agent, or accredited attorney.
INDEPENDENCE AND ACCREDITATION NOTICE
Field Grade Advisory Group is an independent educational and healthcare consulting firm and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Field Grade Advisory Group is not a VA-accredited representative and does not prepare, present, or prosecute claims for VA benefits. Our services do not constitute legal representation, medical treatment, or claim-specific advice. We do not guarantee benefits, ratings, eligibility, or other outcomes.