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 Recognize Suicide Ideation Or Tendencies
Veterans who struggle with mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder are at an increased risk of suicide. In addition, co-existing conditions like substance abuse, depression, and anxiety can cause an increased risk. If you or a loved one has a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis or other mental health condition, you need to know how …
How VA Disability Lawyers Can Help You Get More Compensation for PTSD
If you have developed post-traumatic stress disorder due to your service in the military, financial support could be available to you in the form of veteran’s disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. PTSD is an intense psychological disorder that can affect your ability to hold a job, maintain relationships, and complete everyday tasks. …
100 Percent Disabled Veteran Benefits for Spouses
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides specific financial, educational, job assistance, and health care benefits to help support disabled veterans’ families. This assistance can help ease the burdens on military families, as long as they are aware of the benefits they qualify for, and how to apply for them. Benefits Eligibility for Spouses of …