While Sailors find themselves in many different roles all over the world, from the construction-related hazards experienced by Seabees to the cramped quarters endured by the Silent Service, there are common Navy disabilities and injuries
Read Full ArticleIf you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in service, the VA may grant you compensation entitlement based on cognitive, emotional/behavioral, and physical loss of functioning. For its most basic ratings criteria, the VA will
Read Full ArticleThe Office of Inspector General for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) said the Veterans Benefits Administration spent $10.1 million on unwarranted reexaminations during the March-August 2017 review period, according to a report in the
Read Full ArticleIn addition to VA disability compensation, several other forms of increased compensation may be available to you or your spouse. One specific type of increased compensation is known as “Aid & Attendance” and may be
Read Full ArticleHow The VA Rates Disabilities Whenever a Veteran applies to receive disability benefits from the VA, their claim will either be approved, deferred, or denied. If your claim has been approved, you will be given
Read Full ArticleOn February 19, 2019, the Appeals Modernization Act went into effect. The act changes how Veterans file new claims and appeal denied claims. Most importantly, new forms need to be used to file and appeal
Read Full ArticleWhen the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) denies your disability benefits or assigns you a lower disability rating than you believe you have, you may choose to appeal the disability rating. The right to appeal
Read Full ArticleThe answer to this question varies, and as many people find when they ask an attorney a question, they usually get the same initial response: “Well, it depends…” The VA has standards that it’s employees
Read Full ArticleBlue Water Navy Veterans rejoice. The Procopio v. Wilkie case was heard at the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit by a full panel of judges (en banc) and that means it
Read Full ArticleThe Social Security Administration announced in October that cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) benefits for over 62 million Americans would increase 2.8 percent in 2019. Federal law requires COLA adjustments to the United States Department of Veterans
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