VA Disability for Asthma Asthma is a common medical condition in the United States, but it’s even more common among combat veterans. One study determined that service members who served in combat were 24-30% more likely to develop asthma than those who had not been deployed. Veterans with this service-connected condition may qualify for VA …
Filing a VA Claim for Secondary Service Connections
Filing a VA Claim for Secondary Service Connections Secondary service connections are often overlooked when a veteran is pursuing VA disability benefits. Sometimes, that’s because it isn’t obvious to the veteran that the secondary condition is related to the service-connected condition. But, there are good reasons to educate yourself about what a secondary service connection …
Differences Between VA Disability and SSD
Differences Between VA Disability and SSD A disabled veteran may be eligible for both VA disability and Social Security disability (SSD) benefits, and you can receive both types of benefits simultaneously. However, the two programs work very differently, from how you qualify to how your benefits are determined. Here are the key differences you should …
100% Disabled Veterans Spousal Benefits
100% Disabled Veterans Spousal Benefits The VA provides benefits to spouses of veterans with a 100% VA disability rating. These benefits may include additional monthly compensation as well as healthcare and educational benefits for the disabled veterans dependents. Also, if your partner with the 100% disability rating passes, you may be eligible for other VA …
How Does the VA Rate Back Pain?
How Does the VA Rate Back Pain? Back problems are common among veterans, and many qualify the veteran for a VA disability rating and the associated veterans disability benefits. But “back pain” isn’t a medical condition. How the VA determines a disability rating for back problems will depend on the service-connected condition (or secondary-connected condition) …
How Does Back Pay Work for VA Disability?
How Does Back Pay Work for VA Disability? You probably know that getting your VA disability claim approved can take some time–especially if you have to go through an appeal. The good news is that if your claim is ultimately approved, you’ll get benefits starting from the effective date of your claim, not the date …
How to Win Your VA Disability Claim
How to Win Your VA Disability Claim If you’re a disabled veteran, VA disability benefits can make a big difference in your life. But, receiving those benefits in a timely manner and securing the amount of benefits you deserve depends on you. The best thing you can do to make sure you submit the strongest, …
What Is TDIU and How Can I Get It?
What Is TDIU And How Can I Get It? The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) refers to individual unemployability as Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability. A veteran who qualifies for TDIU receives compensation or benefits at the same rate as a veteran with a 100% disability rating. The disability percentage ratings that are assigned …
How to Conquer Your Veterans C&P Exam
How to Conquer Your Veterans C&P Exam If you’ve filed a claim for VA disability and you’ve been scheduled for a veterans C&P exam, you may be nervous about how to handle the exam. The first step is to learn about what a C&P exam is, why it’s scheduled, and what is expected of you. …
SSDI for Veterans
SSDI for Veterans Many disabled veterans qualify for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD), either alone or in addition to veterans disability benefits. The two types of benefits don’t affect each other, so if you qualify for both, you can significantly increase your monthly benefits. And, if you don’t qualify for VA disability benefits you may …
VA Disability after Burn Pit Exposure
VA Disability after Burn Pit Exposure If you are one of the approximately 4 million U.S. military veterans who were exposed to burn pits during your military service, you probably have questions. Here’s what you need to know about burn pits, how exposure can harm you, and which veterans have a presumptive service connection for …
Can My Spouse Receive My VA Disability After I Die?
Can My Spouse Receive My VA Disability After I Die? It is unfortunate that after you pass away, your spouse will not be able to receive your VA disability compensation. However, after your passing your spouse may qualify for a monthly allowance also known as Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). What Is Dependency And Indemnity …
VA Compensation For Sleep Apnea – Disabled Vets
VA Compensation for Sleep Apnea More than 500,000 U.S.military veterans are receiving VA disability benefits for sleep apnea. It’s the most common respiratory condition people receive veterans disability benefits for. Many other veterans are believed to suffer from undiagnosed sleep apnea, which can significantly increase the risk of certain cardiac issues. A veteran may …
The Easiest Way to a 100% VA Disability Rating
The Easiest Way to a 100% VA Disability Rating A 100% disability rating offers many benefits. A veteran with a 100% rating receives full monthly benefits–in 2024, that’s $3,737.85/month. The veteran is also entitled to healthcare services and may receive additional compensation for dependents. Qualified dependents may also receive medical coverage and educational benefits. However, …
Rating PTSD
Rating PTSD Pursuing a VA disability claim for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a challenge. Despite the high incidence of stressors common to military service, PTSD is not presumed service-connected. It’s up to the veteran to prove service connection. It’s also up to the veteran to demonstrate the severity of the service-connected PTSD. That’s …
VA Benefits For Spouses of 100% Disabled Veterans
VA Benefits For Spouses of 100% Disabled Veterans The VA provides financial, educational, job assistance, and health care benefits to the spouses of 100% disabled veterans to help support their families. These benefits also include additional monthly compensation. If your partner has such a disability rating, you can seek various VA benefits even after their …
Appealing a 70% VA Disability Rating to Secure a 100% Rating
When a veteran applies for benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the agency will assign a rating based on the severity of the applicant’s disability. The VA will rate a disability from 0% to 100% in 10% increments. Applicants may be paid additional amounts when they have severe disabilities, a seriously …
VA Supplemental Claim Timeline
The Department of Veterans Affairs handles disability compensation claims of U.S military veterans. It is essential to understand the disability claim timeline and how the process works. Before 2017, any veteran who was not satisfied with their compensation or did not receive it was required to file an appeal with the Board of Veteran Appeals …
How to Write a Nexus Letter
In to present to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) when filing for VA disability compensation. In the nexus letter, the doctor explains how the veteran’s current medical condition is connected to their time in military service. Providing a nexus letter is not mandatory during the filing of VA disability claims, but it can be …
When PTSD Becomes Deadly
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may increase a veteran’s risk for suicide or attempted suicide. When PTSD becomes deadly, you can help to save their lives by knowing the signs to look for and how to get them the treatment they need. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is active in veteran suicide prevention, including …