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Successfully applying for disability compensation from the VA is just the start. You'll also want to know your VA effective date, which determines when you start receiving benefits. It also determines whether you’ll receive any

Hepatitis C is a severe and potentially dangerous disease that affects millions of people each year. Many Veterans develop hepatitis C because of their military service. If this is the case for you or a

Gathering sufficient evidence for the VA to approve your VA disability claim can be tough, especially if your injuries or disabilities began after being honorably discharged.  VA lay statements are some of the most important

Veterans are exposed to many hazards and potential dangers that can lead to lifelong disabilities in health conditions. But these hazards aren’t always physical or even visible. In many cases, Veterans may be exposed to

Due to their service, America’s Veterans may suffer a wide range of injuries and negative health conditions. Veterans who suffer leg, arm, and knee injuries need to understand the loss of limb use or loss

Agent Orange exposure during military service has led to severe health issues for many Veterans. To address these challenges, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has established a list of presumptive conditions linked to Agent

Under the PACT Act, passed in August 2022, the VA must now comply with new annual procedures to consider adding new presumptive conditions to VA regulations. Veterans and advocates should take advantage of these opportunities

The 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

Every 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

Not 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).