Many of the most common ratable conditions that receive VA compensation occur regardless of the branch of the military in which you served – which is why they’re the most common. However, some conditions are seen more often in some branches than in others. …
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Getting a 100% Disability Rating with the VA and Additional Benefits
The 100% disability rating is the highest level of disability the VA offers, providing monthly payments along with full medical care for service-related conditions. Other benefits and compensation are also available. This rating can be reached in a number of ways. Severe conditions If you have an extremely severe service-connected…
Can You Still Work as a 100% Disabled Veteran?
Veterans with a 100% disability rating may be able to work, but depending on how you were awarded the rating, there may be limitations to how much you are allowed to earn. A 100% disability rating can be reached in several ways: One service-related condition that is rated at 100%…
Why Did the VA Deny My Claim?
If you are looking for help with your VA disability claim it is probably because you are frustrated by the process. After helping countless veterans with their disability claims, we know how confusing it can be. It is particularly difficult if you have received a denial letter and you do…
What Conditions Do Not Qualify for VA Disability Benefits?
Most conditions themselves are eligible for VA disability benefits if they meet certain conditions. These conditions include: You must be a veteran of the U.S. military You must have an honorable discharge You must have a condition that is connected to your military service: a direct connection, an aggravated connection,…
Will I Get Back Pay?
If you receive a disability rating from the VA, you will likely receive some retroactive benefits or back pay. Retroactive benefits are paid in a lump sum after the grant of benefits. Your regular benefits will then be distributed to you on a monthly basis. You can apply for disability…
Autoimmune Diseases and Your VA Benefits Claim
Autoimmune disease is a term that covers at least 80 different known conditions. An autoimmune disease or autoimmune disorder occurs when the immune system is unable to distinguish between foreign invaders and healthy tissue, producing antibodies that destroy the body’s own tissue instead of the infection. Some of the most…
How the VA Determines Your Disability Rating
Military service brings with it a complicated and often dangerous set of tasks, responsibilities, and experiences. The job usually takes a toll on a service member’s physical and mental health, creating lifelong problems. For this reason, service-disabled veterans can file a claim with the VA for compensation. Based on the…
Common Disabilities for Veterans
Obtaining VA Benefits for a service-related disability can be a very difficult process. If you are here doing research, you probably have received a denial letter. Don’t worry, we can help you. While complicated, the process of obtaining your correct service rating can bring about significant financial security for you…
The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take
Mission focus is why we justly admire our active-duty and Veteran military personnel. Unfortunately for our service members and Veterans, “Playing with pain” often evolves from a mantra to a way of life. This means that injuries and ailments are pushed aside and visiting the doctor is even viewed as a…