The VA disability rating system assigns disability ratings on a scale from 0% to 100% in increments of 10%.
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
Read Full ArticleHundreds of thousands of US Veterans experience mental health conditions and chronic illnesses, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While the health impacts of mental health conditions can be difficult to measure, the Department of
Read Full ArticleEvery 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
Read Full ArticleService in the military can cause many disabilities and disorders that disrupt a Veteran's life. Sometimes certain events or injuries cause these disorders, while other times, they begin as symptoms of an already existing disorder.
Read Full ArticleAfter serving for years in the military, many Veterans come back and suffer from back problems. Wear and tear on the body can take a toll on a Veteran. Some Veterans feel they must power
Read Full ArticleTo make a claim through the VA to receive benefits, you have to show that your disability is in some way service-connected. This is how the VA knows that your time in the service caused
Read Full ArticleIf you’re trying to get VA disability benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to your military service, it may feel like banging your head against a wall. There are strange and confusing rules for
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