Under the “Combat Veteran” authority, the VA provides health care services and community living care for any condition possibly related to the veteran’s service in a combat theater. The VA will automatically enroll the veteran in Priority Group 6, unless eligible for enrollment in a higher priority group. Applying For VA Benefits: Where Do You Begin? If you are a…

Nearly every Veteran seeking VA benefits knows another Veteran who has had their benefits reduced or severed. It is one of the most common fears expressed by Veterans seeking legal counsel. They wonder, “If I appeal this claim for benefits, will I risk losing what I already have?” Along with…

Served on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training; and. Have a disability rating for your service-connected condition; and. Became sick or injured while serving in the military and can link this condition to your current condition. Broadly speaking, most diseases and disabilities are eligible for VA benefits if the conditions can be connected to…

‘Duty to assist’ is a common phrase used by the VA and Veterans advocates related to the VA’s duty to help you in your pursuit of evidence for your VA claim. The VA has a duty to assist Veterans in the development of their claims for service connection. This includes…

Sexual arousal disorders are common among Veterans, but most Veterans don’t realize they can be compensated for sexual arousal disorders if they can prove it was caused by military service. One of most recent disorders that Veterans can claim is Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD). In 2018, the U.S. Department…

Once a rating decision has been issued and a benefit has been granted, the VA usually schedules a future examination.  Reexaminations are scheduled so that the VA can assign an evaluation that currently and accurately reflects the present level of the Veteran’s disability.  The purpose of the practice of medicine…

Many Veterans are confused when they file a VA claim and are denied of veterans’ benefits. However, we often see Veterans making the same mistakes that lead to a denial of their VA claim. When filing claims with the VA, Veterans often make some common mistakes that could easily be…

Veterans who served in the Armed Forces are entitled to disability compensation for any injuries or disabilities they sustained while serving. However, many Veterans have trouble getting their claim approved after filing for disability benefits. This is especially true for Veterans who served as welders in the Armed Forces. All…

Veterans frequently contact our office regarding effective dates for their VA disability claims. They have many questions about how the effective date was assigned, and whether or not the VA made an error when assigning their effective date. The effective date is important in a VA disability claim as it…

Just as there are a number of different ways that a Veteran can get to a 100% rating, there are also a number of different variations of receiving compensation at the 100% level, all with different restrictions and benefits. Veterans may have noticed that the VA uses terms such as…