Veterans' benefits may be subject to reduction if their disabilities improve over time or if their circumstances change. Contrary to common belief, not all disability benefits are permanent. Instead, for many Veterans, receiving a disability
Read Full ArticleIf you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in service, the VA may grant you compensation entitlement based on cognitive, emotional/behavioral, and physical loss of functioning. For its most basic ratings criteria, the VA will
Read Full ArticlePerfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that allow materials to repel water and oil. For this reason, PFAS are widely used by the military, generally in fire-suppressing foam. PFAS has been found
Read Full ArticleThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides disability benefits to Veterans who have service-connected disabilities. However, the VA may periodically reexamine a Veteran's disability status to ensure that their benefits are appropriate for their current
Read Full ArticleIn addition to VA disability compensation, several other forms of increased compensation may be available to you or your spouse. One specific type of increased compensation is known as “Aid & Attendance” and may be
Read Full ArticleVeterans often express a common concern regarding their Second Amendment rights when we ask them about filing a disability claim for PTSD: “I don’t want to file for PTSD because I don’t want the VA
Read Full ArticleMilitary records can be requested by Veterans, their next-of-kin (the surviving spouse who has not remarried, parent, child, or sibling of a deceased veteran, for example), or authorized representatives. TRICARE, the health care program for
Read Full ArticleChronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a complicated disorder that causes extreme fatigue that lasts for at least six months. Symptoms worsen with physical or mental activity and don’t fully
Read Full ArticleRecently, we had the opportunity to speak with Valerie Rivera, one of three City Leaders for Bunker Lab’s newest chapter in Omaha. Bunker Labs is a national nonprofit organization committed to helping Veterans, active-duty military,
Read Full ArticleA New Community with A New Purpose "Twenty-two veterans die by their own hand every day. I got tired of seeing my friends take their own lives and got tired of criticizing the government. I
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