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,…
If you were disabled due to your military service, it can be hard to receive the compensation you deserve from the Veterans Administration. The U.S. Census reports that in 2014, 19% of all veterans had a service-connected disability. Considering that many veterans are often wrongly denied disability payments by the…
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…
How do you file a disability claim with the VA and tie it to your military service? There are four categories of disability claims that veterans can file: Direct service connection Service connection through the aggravation of an existing condition Secondary service connection Presumptive service connection Sometimes connecting your injury,…
The VA has a number of different programs and benefits that help disabled veterans with different needs. You may be eligible for more than one of these benefits, so it’s important to talk to a veteran’s attorney with years of experience with all the aspects of the VA and what…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) has designated Bob Goss (pictured at right) as an NITA “Master Advocate.” The Master Advocate award represents serious commitment to trial advocacy and requires completion of at least five intensive NITA trial-advocacy programs. Why You Need a Trial Advocate As a landlord or a tenant,…