Veterans Claims

Many Veterans are confused when they file a VA claim and are denied of veterans’ benefits. However, we often see Veterans making the same mistakes that lead to a denial of their VA claim. When filing claims with the VA, Veterans often make some common mistakes that could easily be…

Applying for and receiving VA disability compensation from the VA can be a difficult and confusing process for Veterans. One question the attorneys and staff on our team often hear from Veterans applying for disability benefits is, “Have you or any of the Veterans on your team been through the…

PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a long-term mental health condition that affects people who have witnessed or experienced a traumatic event. PTSD symptoms can be debilitating to the mind, and ultimately devastating to your quality of life. Unfortunately, because of the nature of military service, Veterans are uniquely predisposed to…

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…

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…