A Veteran’s Options for Higher-Level Review

It is no secret that the VA disability claims process is full of frustrating hurdles. From countless doctor appointments to seemingly endless documentation with so many steps, securing your Veterans disability benefits can be riddled with setbacks. The good news...
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Honoring Our Heroes: Purple Heart Monument Dedication at Gold Star Park

August 7th was recognized as Purple Hearts Day, and Veterans and guests from the mid-Ohio Valley gathered at the Gold Star Park in Marietta to unveil the Purple Heart Monument. The Jan Dils team showed our support on this day...
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What New and Relevant Evidence Do I Need to File My Supplemental Claim For Veterans Disability?

When filing a supplemental claim for Veterans disability benefits, it is important to go through all steps of the legal process with a qualified professional. At Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, our goal is to help make the benefits process...
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How Suicidal Thoughts Affect Your VA Disability Rating for Psychological Conditions

Navigating the VA disability claims process can be especially burdensome when dealing with mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression, or anxiety. For Veterans experiencing suicidal thoughts, understanding how these are evaluated by the VA is crucial in determining your...
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I Have New Evidence for My VA Appeal – Why Can’t I Submit It Now?

Dealing with appeals from the VA can be an extremely frustrating process, especially when you have obtained new evidence that could grant you a claim. It may feel as if you are stuck in a never-ending waiting room. The process...
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Do I Have to Attend My C&P Exams?

Looking through the various requirements needed to secure Veterans disability benefits, it can be easy to miss one or think that you can squeeze by without it. In fact, every element of this lengthy process is necessary and your claim...
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How Much VA Disability Back Pay Will I Receive?

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) provides benefits to those who are experiencing mental and/or physical conditions as a result of their military service. If you are living with a life-altering condition that affects your ability to work, you may...
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Can I Collect Both VA Disability Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits?

Military Veterans who are injured and become disabled during his or her service will be able to collect VA Disability and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits simultaneously. More than 950,000 former service members receive SSDI. Both federal agencies have...
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Does the VA Classify PTSD and Depression as the Same Thing?

If you consistently feel “down” or numb, or if your mood interferes with daily activities, you might be suffering from depression. Alternatively, you could have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and both depression and PTSD share several symptoms. With either condition,...
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My VA Appeal is Taking Forever, Can’t My Lawyer Speed It Up?

Waiting for your VA disability benefits appeal can feel like an arduous and never-ending process. Those who have gone through it can testify to it being an extremely frustrating process; but with the right support system, it can be made...
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