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
Read Full ArticleYou've been waiting for months to get a decision about your VA disability claim, and then you get the news: the VA has denied your claim. The VA denies around 30% of disability claims each
Read Full ArticleThere 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
Read Full ArticleVeterans in the U.S. Armed Forces often have trouble submitting successful musculoskeletal disability claims to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) for a wide range of reasons. One of the most prominent mistakes is
Read Full ArticleWhile 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 ArticleCurrently 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
Read Full ArticleVeterans 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
Read Full ArticleMany 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
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 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
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