When applying for disability benefits, every Veteran has to submit to a C&P examination, during which a contracted healthcare provider will examine your injuries or conditions to help determine what disability rating you’ll receive. Preparing
Read Full ArticleThe Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 was signed into law in August 2017 by former President Donald Trump. The law’s intention is to accelerate the process for VA disability compensation claims. It
Read Full ArticleEvery year, the Department of Veterans Affairs denies thousands of claims, disappointing Veterans. Many Veterans seek assistance from the VA due to a financial or health crisis. So denying a claim for service connection is
Read Full ArticleNot all Veterans suffer physical wounds on the field of battle. Unfortunately, many Veterans of conflict in Iraq, Afghanistan, and beyond experience a different type of injury in the form of military sexual trauma (MST).
Read Full ArticleIf your disability benefits claim is denied by the VA or if you receive a lower disability benefits rating than you believe is necessary, you may be able to appeal the decision. However, filing a
Read Full ArticleIf you or a family member is a disabled Veteran that receives disability benefits from the VA, you need to know that the VA typically increases monthly disability payments each year. These are called cost-of-living
Read Full ArticleFor many Veterans, knee injuries don’t just cause discomfort around the knee joints or legs. Knee injuries or chronic conditions can also lead to hip pain or limited mobility, especially if the knee injuries persist
Read Full ArticleFrom training and daily tasks to active combat, the amount of physical labor that a Veteran has to do can put a strain on their body over time. As a result, many Veterans suffer from
Read Full ArticleIn the course of a Veteran’s service in the military, they run into many situations and events that can cause an injury. Some injuries are small and do not have any long-lasting effects. Others can
Read Full ArticleBack pain and injuries are some of the most common issues that Veterans face due to their time in service. Back injuries can be chronic, debilitating, and very painful. However, many Veterans also develop secondary
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