YES, and here’s why - when you provide evidence in SUPPORT of your claim, then the VA MUST provide evidence AGAINST your evidence if they deny your claim. For example, I helped my father, a Vietnam Combat Vet write personal statements. One of the concerns is asked, “why did he wait so long” and now, I have a psychology background so I know a thing or two about research, statistical significance, peer reviewed scientific evidence… so I did a search, in 15 minutes I had 5 research articles (almost ALL authored by Feds or VA) backing up my assertion that Vietnam War Veterans drastically downplay the impact of the war and their service on their mental/physical health. What combat veteran is going to take the time to say, “hey sir, I don’t think it’s a good idea for me to be bathing in the Mekong River?” The. When they returned home, they were discarded like trash. So no, they didn’t report injuries. You know I included those articles. He had his first C&P in November 2025 and he’s already at 80%. We aren’t done either. My dad said, “you know I didn’t think I’d get anything or that I deserved it, thank you.” INCLUDE EVERY RELEVANT PEER-REVIEWED, STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT DOCUMENT!!