Many Veterans are living with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. When these issues are military service-related, the Veteran may qualify for Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to help treat the condition and cover related financial concerns. If
Read Full ArticleIf you were exposed to toxic chemicals while you served our country, and you were diagnosed with certain conditions or cancers, you may file a claim for disability benefits. To honor our Veterans and address
Read Full ArticleIn 2022, the Veteran Benefits Administration (“VBA”) paid $120.7 billion to 5.9 million people in compensation benefits.[i] The U.S. first began providing benefits to veterans of foreign and domestic wars during the revolutionary war.[ii] The
Read Full ArticleFor many Veterans, the traditional benefits claim process takes too long. If they need financial assistance now, the months-long wait that the benefits process normally takes may result in further financial instability, missed medical appointments,
Read Full ArticleMost US military members leave the service with honorable or general discharges. However, what happens if you receive an other than honorable discharge? In many cases, that can significantly affect your civilian life, your job
Read Full ArticleThe VA disability rating system assigns disability ratings on a scale from 0% to 100% in increments of 10%.
Read Full ArticleInjured or disabled Veterans in the United States receive disability ratings from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Their disability rating determines how much they may receive in disability compensation. Over time, a Veteran’s medical condition
Read Full ArticleIf you were injured or disabled in the military, you might receive a temporary or short-term disability rating. Short-term disability ratings are intended to compensate Veterans who experience severe or total disability temporarily after being
Read Full ArticleThe VA disability benefits claim process can seem obtuse and difficult to understand, even for Veterans who have engaged with it more than once. Unfortunately, your VA benefits claim can be stuck in one part
Read Full ArticleWhen you file a claim for VA disability benefits, you hope that you’ll receive the financial compensation you deserve for your service to our country. What happens when your VA claim is denied? In that
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