Veterans Benefits

Applying For VA Benefits: Where Do You Begin? If you are a Veteran with a physical or psychological disability, you may be eligible to receive tax-free compensation from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA). However, the VA won’t recognize you as a disabled Veteran unless you apply for benefits. The…

You’ve been receiving monthly disability payments from the 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, you already spent the money because…

Nearly every person in the world can relate to the pain that is associated with a headache. The foggy thought process, the pulsing pain, and the sensitivity to light or sound. While headaches are common in both the civilian and military world, the cause of headaches in some individuals could…

Jet Fuel Exposure Left Many Vietnam Vets Suffering From Long-Term Conditions. During the Vietnam War, exposure to JP-4 jet fuel was widespread, as jet fuel was frequently combined with the powerful herbicide Agent Orange to destroy crops throughout the war. Agent Orange is now widely known to have long-term adverse…

Veterans diagnosed with non-combat PTSD but denied service connection frequently express a common frustration: “How can the VA say this never happened to me? I’m not lying!” But rather than accusing Veterans of stretching the truth, the VA will often cite a lack of evidence as reason for denial. With…

by Stephani Bennett, Attorney at Law and US Air Force Veteran Many Veterans experience trouble sleeping, which can be maddening. In addition to being incredibly frustrating, sleep deprivation can cause serious psychological and physical health problems. A lack of sleep can cause anything from decreased efficiency and irritability to a…

Many Veterans contact our firm to see if we can help them appeal their VA claim. One of the first questions we ask is, “What was the date of your last rating decision?” For some Veterans trying to receive their due compensation from the VA, this may not seem like…

Some Veterans who are suffering from a service connected disability may think they have reached the maximum disability payment once they are given a 100% rating from the VA. However, most Veterans do not realize they may be eligible to receive additional compensation from the VA. Often, if you max…

If you receive disability benefits from the VA, you know how important the payments you receive are. When a Veteran qualifies for disability benefits, it means they will have the financial support they need to care for their family and self, even if their disability has made it impossible for…

Veterans who served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other theaters since the 9/11 attacks are at higher risk for developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative condition also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a recent medical study concludes. The study, “Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Among Veterans Deployed in Support of Post-9/11 U.S.…