About Troy
Troy Horne is an Army National Guard veteran, a disabled veteran, and the founder of Advocates for Benefits in Cabot, Arkansas. VA's Office of General Counsel approved him as an accredited claims agent, which authorizes him to represent claimants before the Department of Veterans Affairs. To earn that accreditation, he studied Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations and passed VA's accreditation exam. He completes continuing education to stay current with VA regulations and manuals.
Troy represents veterans and families nationwide in service-connected disability claims and appeals, pension and Aid & Attendance claims, and DIC claims for surviving spouses. He and our staff also represent claimants in Social Security disability matters.
Education
- MBA (Master of Business Administration), Pittsburg State University
- Master's degree in Accounting, Eastern Washington University
- Master's degree in Christian Leadership, Liberty University
Verify Troy's accreditation
Anyone who charges for help with a VA claim must be accredited by VA. You can confirm Troy's status, or anyone else's, on VA's Office of General Counsel accreditation search. Choose "Claims Agents" and search by last name. Learn more about what accreditation means.
Articles by Troy Horne
- How Does VA Math Work? Combined Ratings, Rounding & the Bilateral Factor · Ratings · October 21, 2026
- Are VA's Sleep Apnea and Mental Health Rating Changes Final? (October 2026 Status) · Ratings · October 21, 2026
- What Does the PACT Act Cover in 2026? A Guide for Every Veteran · Toxic Exposure · October 21, 2026
- How Do I File a VA Disability Claim? A Step-by-Step Guide · Claims Process · October 21, 2026
- How Much VA Disability Will I Get for PTSD, Sleep Apnea, Tinnitus & Other Common Conditions? · Ratings · October 21, 2026
- Is VA Disability Taxable? Does It Count as Income? · Payments · October 21, 2026
- How Does VA Disability Back Pay Work? Effective Dates, Math & Timing · Payments · October 21, 2026
- How Long Does a VA Disability Claim Take? (Steps 1–8 Explained) · Claims Process · October 21, 2026
- Am I Underrated? 7 Signs Your VA Rating Is Too Low · Ratings · October 20, 2026
- Denied VA Claim? Higher-Level Review vs. Supplemental Claim vs. Board Appeal · Appeals · October 20, 2026
- TDIU Explained: Getting Paid at the 100% Rate When You Can't Work · TDIU · October 20, 2026
- 10 Common Secondary Conditions Veterans Miss · Claims · October 20, 2026
- PACT Act Checklist for Arkansas Veterans · Arkansas · October 20, 2026
- VA Claims Agent vs. Attorney vs. VSO vs. “Claim Shark”: Who Can Legally Help You? · Representation · October 20, 2026
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