If the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) denies your request for benefits, don’t be shocked. If VA gives you a lower disability rating than you merit, don’t be shocked. Since 2014, in an effort to reduce its backlog of disability benefits claims, word is that VA is simply shoveling responses…
Until Veterans are treated like full U.S. citizens with the right to representation by an attorney, we can only celebrate Veterans Day once a year. Here’s why. Only under limited circumstances are Veterans are allowed to use an attorney to represent them on appeals from denial of benefits by the Department…
What is “Special Monthly Compensation”? Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is an additional tax-free benefit that can be paid to Veterans, their spouses, surviving spouses, and parents. SMC is paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It’s Important to Understand SMC SMC eligibility can materially assist Veterans and their families,…