Cause and effect alone isn’t enough for the VA. Veterans are told, “Yes, you have the condition,” and “Yes, something happened in service,” but the claim still gets denied because the medical connection isn’t clearly explained in VA language. That missing link is why so many claims stall or fail. At VBE, we focus on medical evidence that clearly explains how service caused or worsened the condition — not just that it exists. Question: Have you ever been denied even though the cause and effect se