Appeals

Protected vs Unprotected Ratings When you successfully file a VA benefits claim, you’ll receive either a protected or unprotected rating. A protected VA disability rating means that the VA won’t independently expend any resources to check on your condition, making it much less likely or even impossible for your rating…

Buddy Statements in Support of a VA Claim Oftentimes, Veterans do not understand how much of an impact a good buddy statement can have on their VA disability claim. In fact, Veterans who call our firm often ask us about what exactly a buddy statement is. Buddy statements, also known…

If you are a Veteran with a physical or psychological disability that prevents you from doing activities of daily living caused from your active duty, you may have eligibility for VA disability benefits. However, disability compensation is not the only form of benefits you can receive from the VA as…

You’ve been receiving monthly VA disability compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for years. Out of nowhere, you get a letter saying you’ve been overpaid, and the VA would like you to repay the funds. Since you thought you were receiving the correct amount of monthly compensation,…

Did You Know That You May Be Eligible to Receive Disability Benefits From the VA?  If you are a Veteran suffering from a service-related disability, the department of Veterans affairs (VA) recognizes you as a disabled Veteran, and you may be eligible to receive significant tax-free support from the VA.…

How Do I Qualify For VA Disability Benefits? Any military Veteran with a service-connected disability can qualify to receive tax-free disability benefits from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA). The VA gives disability benefits to disabled Veterans based on the severity of their disabilities.  The Department gives any Veteran with…

Applying to Receive Benefits From the VA  If you are a Veteran who has a service-related disability, you can file a claim with the department of Veterans affairs (VA for short) and start receiving monthly tax-free benefits. If your disability makes it difficult for you to work and complete everyday…

How VA Disability Benefits Work  You may be eligible for disability benefits if you are a Veteran with a physical or psychological disability that you believe is connected to your military service. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) grants disability benefits to Veterans who can confirm that they have service-connected…

Was Your Hearing Damaged Or Lost In The Military?  One of the inherent risks of military service is to a soldier’s hearing. Whether from the deafening sounds of frontline combat, the noise of engines and other loud machinery, or accidents like misfires and explosions, there are constant threats to a…

What Is Thrombophlebitis?  Thrombophlebitis is a condition that causes inflammation in the leg, eventually leading to a blood clot. The condition can be painful, and swelling is common around the clots caused by thrombophlebitis. Thrombophlebitis can be caused by an injury, by long periods of time without moving, or chronic…