Many Veterans contact our firm to see if we can help them appeal their VA claim. One of the first questions we ask is, “When did you receive your most recent rating decision?” For some Veterans trying to receive their due compensation from the VA, this may not seem like…
You’ve been waiting for months to qualify for VA disability benefits, and then you get the news: the VA has denied your claim. The VA denies around 30% of disability claims each year. It can be frustrating to learn that your claim for VA compensation was denied. You may feel…
There is an inherent risk that goes along with serving in any branch of the military. However, Army Veterans may be more likely to develop specific disabilities related to their working conditions. This article will look at some of the most common VA disabilities for Army Veterans. The Army has…
By Seth Chambers (Marine Veteran, Veterans Advocate, and Former VA Employee) One of the more common reasons for denials of musculoskeletal claims is a lack of evidence of the disability/injury occurring in service. Any time a Veteran enters a claim for service connection, the VA will review the Veteran’s Service…
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 that Navy Veterans are more prone to. In this article, we will outline some of…
Currently three types of temporary 100% disability ratings are available for veterans: hospitalization, convalescent, and pre-stabilization, according to the United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA). Depending on your situation, you may be entitled to receive a temporary 100% disability rating. Hospitalization Ratings You may be eligible to receive a…
Veterans applying for VA disability benefits often face many problems as they attempt to get their disability service connected. Many of our clients have expressed how difficult it was to get their claim approved. In this article, we are going to look at the three components of a disability claim:…
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT PRIVATE MEDICAL OPINIONS Many Veterans with PTSD can benefit from a letter of support from their own private medical doctors, often referred to by the VA as an independent medical opinion. A document from a primary care physician or a psychiatrist could help some…
If 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 evaluate your memory; judgment; social interaction; orientation; motor activity; visual spatial orientation; subjective symptoms; neurobehavioral…
In 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 paid as an increase to a veteran’s disability compensation or as an increase to a…
