VA Compensation

VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Rates for 2024

VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Rates for 2024

Posted by Berry Law on October 25, 2023 in VA Compensation

Veterans’ Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) rates for 2024 will increase by 3.2 percent in 2024 to align with the Social Security Administration (SSA)’s annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). This increase goes into effect on December 1,

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VA Form 21-686c: Declaration of Status of Dependents

VA Form 21-686c: Declaration of Status of Dependents

Posted by Berry Law on July 20, 2023 in VA Compensation

As a military Veteran, you may not just qualify for disability benefits for yourself. Your dependents – such as unmarried children or your spouse – may also qualify for VA compensation, tuition reduction, and other

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US Marine’s struggle with the VA sheds light on the challenges faced by veterans.

US Marine’s struggle with the VA sheds light on the challenges faced by veterans.

Posted by Marketing on June 26, 2023 in VA Compensation

Serving in the Marine Corps and enduring multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Central South America, Carlos Miranda dedicated his life to protecting his country. However, when he returned home and sought the medical assistance

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20% now 100% VA Rating US Marine tells his story.

20% now 100% VA Rating US Marine tells his story.

Posted by Marketing on June 19, 2023 in VA Compensation

This remarkable Berry Law testimonial highlights the difficulties one US Marine encountered while dealing with the Veterans Administration (VA). This Marine's story sheds light on the frustrating experiences many veterans endure when seeking proper medical

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How To Get a Copy of Your VA Award Letter

How To Get a Copy of Your VA Award Letter

Posted by Berry Law on April 30, 2023 in VA Compensation

Receiving a service connection from the VA for your disability benefits is just the beginning of a longer process. You’ll also want to recover a copy of your VA award letter to claim additional benefits

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Differences Between Compensation & Pension

Differences Between Compensation & Pension

Posted by Berry Law on April 26, 2023 in VA Compensation

If you’ve been injured due to your military service and served America’s people during wartime, you might be eligible for VA compensation and pension payments. However, although these two benefits may seem similar, they are

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VA Hepatitis C Compensation & Benefits

VA Hepatitis C Compensation & Benefits

Posted by Berry Law on March 16, 2023 in VA Compensation

Hepatitis C is a severe and potentially dangerous disease that affects millions of people each year. Many Veterans develop hepatitis C because of their military service. If this is the case for you or a

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