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Claim Compass • By The Veteran Roadmap

Organize Your VA Claim With Claim Compass

Claim Compass gives veterans practical tools to organize claim information, track evidence, understand possible next steps, and prepare more confidently.

Claim Compass is an educational and organizational tool. It is not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs and does not replace advice from an accredited representative, attorney, or other qualified professional.

The Problem

VA claims involve a lot of information to organize.

Medical records, conditions, dates, symptoms, work history, decisions, forms, and evidence can become difficult to track. Claim Compass helps bring important information into one organized place so you can better understand your own claim process.

Who It's For

Claim Compass may help if you are:

What's Inside

Tools grouped by what you're trying to do

Free tools need no sign-up. Pro tools are included with your free trial and paid plan.

Claim organization

  • Claim dashboard with a stage-by-stage timeline
  • Evidence checklist for each condition
  • Deadlines and C&P exam prep
  • Claim journal and printable claim summary

Preparation

  • Evidence Gap Checklist
  • Nexus Letter Guide
  • Secondary Condition Patterns
  • C&P exam preparation page

Benefits exploration

  • TDIU Eligibility Explainer
  • SMC Eligibility Explorer
  • DIC Basics
  • State Benefits Finder
  • VA Back Pay and Effective Date calculators
  • Discharge Upgrade Basics

Appeals and decisions

  • Decision Letter Reading Guide
  • Decision Review Lane Guide (Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, Board Appeal)
Free vs. Pro

Start free, upgrade when you're ready

Six tools are free to use with no account. Everything else is part of one Pro plan.

FeatureFree (no sign-up)Pro
Status Decoder, Ratings Calculator, Timing Checker, ITF Countdown, Dependent Checker, DBQ FormsYesYes
Claim dashboard, evidence checklist, deadlines, claim journal, printable summary—Yes
Evidence Gap Checklist, Nexus Letter Guide, Secondary Condition Patterns—Yes
Decision Letter Reading Guide, Decision Review Lane Guide—Yes
TDIU, SMC, DIC, and Discharge Upgrade explainers, State Benefits Finder, Back Pay and Effective Date calculators—Yes
How It Works

Four simple steps

  1. Create your account. Start your 14-day free trial.
  2. Enter and organize your claim information. Add your claim, conditions, and evidence.
  3. Use the tools relevant to your situation. Evidence gaps, decision letters, benefit explainers, and more.
  4. Keep organizing your progress. Track deadlines and print a claim summary whenever you need one.
Pricing

One plan. Everything included.

14 days free on either plan. A card is required to start your trial.

Monthly

$19.99/month

Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.

2 months free

Annual

$199/year

About $16.58 per month. Billed yearly. Cancel anytime.

After your 14-day free trial, your card is charged automatically ($19.99 per month or $199 per year, depending on the plan you chose) unless you cancel before the trial ends. You can cancel from the “Manage billing” button inside Claim Compass. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period.

Refunds: if you were charged and didn't mean to be, email [email protected] within 7 days of a monthly charge or 14 days of an annual charge and we'll refund it. Otherwise, we don't offer partial refunds for unused time, and you keep access until the end of the period you paid for.

Good To Know

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Claim Compass?

Claim Compass is a web app that helps you organize and understand your own VA claim. It includes free public tools and a Pro plan with a claim dashboard, evidence tracking, and guides for decisions, appeals, and benefits.

Is Claim Compass affiliated with the VA?

No. Claim Compass is built by The Veteran Roadmap, an independently operated veteran-owned business. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Does Claim Compass file a claim for me?

No. Claim Compass helps you organize and understand your own claim. It doesn't file paperwork, write medical opinions, interpret your evidence, or predict a rating outcome.

Does Claim Compass guarantee a successful claim?

No. Nothing in Claim Compass guarantees approval, a rating, or a benefit. Decisions are made only by the VA.

What is included in the free version?

Six tools with no sign-up: Status Decoder, Ratings Calculator, Timing Checker, ITF Countdown, Dependent Checker, and DBQ Forms.

What is included in the paid version?

Everything in the free version plus the Pro tools: claim dashboard, evidence checklist, deadlines and C&P exam prep, claim journal and printable summary, Evidence Gap Checklist, Nexus Letter Guide, Secondary Condition Patterns, Decision Letter Reading Guide, Decision Review Lane Guide, VA Back Pay and Effective Date calculators, SMC, TDIU, and DIC explainers, State Benefits Finder, and Discharge Upgrade Basics.

How much does the subscription cost?

$19.99 per month, or $199 per year (about $16.58 per month, two months free). Both plans start with a 14-day free trial, and a card is required to start.

What happens when the free trial ends?

Your card is charged automatically for the plan you chose ($19.99 per month or $199 per year) unless you cancel before the 14 days are up. Cancel any time from the “Manage billing” button inside Claim Compass.

Do you offer refunds?

If you were charged and didn't mean to be, email [email protected] within 7 days of a monthly charge or 14 days of an annual charge and we'll refund it. Otherwise, we don't offer partial refunds for unused time, and you keep access until the end of the period you paid for.

Can I cancel at any time?

Yes. You can cancel from the “Manage billing” button inside Claim Compass. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period.

Is my information saved?

Yes. The claim information you enter is saved to your account so you can come back to it.

Can a VSO, attorney, or family member use it with me?

Claim Compass is built for your own use, but you can print a claim summary to review with a VSO, attorney, accredited representative, or family member. It does not replace their advice.

Start organizing your next step today.

Claim Compass is an educational and organizational tool. It is not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs and does not replace advice from an accredited representative, attorney, or other qualified professional.

The Veteran Roadmap is an independently operated small business and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or medical advice.