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Source Policy

Last reviewed Jul 5, 2026 · How we review

Effective Date: June 9, 2026. Last Updated: June 16, 2026.

Why Sources Matter

The Veteran Benefit Desk, operated by Aurelis LLC, is built on public, verifiable sources so you can check our work and walk into your claim already understanding the rules.

What Counts as a Source

  • Primary law and regulation. Federal statutes, 38 C.F.R., and the public VA rate tables.
  • Official VA materials. VA publications, forms, and guidance.
  • We prefer primary, official sources over secondary commentary. When we reference secondary material, we identify it as such.

How We Cite

  • We link to the specific source for figures and rules where practical.
  • We record when a source was retrieved and when content was last reviewed.
  • We update content when a cited source changes.

Report a Source Issue

If a source link is broken or a citation looks wrong, please tell us through our Corrections Policy. See also our Editorial Policy.

Contact

  • Operator: Aurelis LLC, doing business as The Veteran Benefit Desk
  • Mailing address: Aurelis LLC, c/o Northwest Registered Agent, 2108 N Street, Suite N, Sacramento, CA 95816, United States
  • Requests and questions: email legal@veteranbenefitdesk.com or use the Contact page. Notices may be sent to the mailing address above.
This is an educational estimate and not a guarantee of benefits, ratings, or back pay. VA makes all final determinations. We are not a law firm, VSO, accredited claims agent, or VA representative. We provide educational information only and encourage veterans to seek accredited help for individual claim advice. The Veteran Benefit Desk™ is a veteran founded independent digital publication and education platform that helps veterans understand VA disability claims, ratings, evidence, and appeals using clear explanations, original research, and cited public sources.
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