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When you are seeking VA disability benefits, there are a number of levels in the appeals process, and each one is slightly different. Here is a brief overview of what you might expect with the

Why is it taking so long for the VA to process my claim? This is a common question among veterans filing for VA disability benefits. A big reason that veterans wait such a long time

The U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits system serves as a crucial means of providing financial assistance and support to Veterans who have sustained injuries or developed medical conditions as a result of their military

For many Veterans, the journey toward receiving the benefits they deserve can be a long and arduous one. Service-connected disabilities can deeply impact a Veteran’s ability to secure and maintain gainful employment, leaving them feeling

TDIU - Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability If you have service-connected disabilities that prevent you from working, you may be eligible for TDIU or IU (individual unemployability). There are a couple of things to

Generally speaking, pain is considered a symptom of a disorder or disease, and isn’t compensable in and of itself, even if it does lead to a higher disability rating. For example, abdominal pain may be

Many veterans have experienced a traumatic brain injury or TBI, but aren’t aware of the lasting effects such an injury can have, even years later. There are a lot of ways veterans incur TBIs: car

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a well-known term, often associated with combat Veterans or survivors of sexual assault. However, the depth of understanding about PTSD often remains limited to a few common symptoms. Looking into

If you acquired a psychiatric disorder during your time in America’s military, you could be entitled to disability benefits from the VA. However, it helps to understand how the VA rates acquired psychiatric disorders and

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Court) in DeLuca v. Brown, 8 Vet. App. 202 (1995), held diagnostic code (DC) 5201 does not subsume 38 C.F.R. § 4.40, and 38 C.F.R. § 4.14