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...

While some attorneys may mislead you by suggesting they can make the Veterans disability claims process go faster, that is not true. An attorney cannot expedite your claim. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) currently takes about 4-8 months to...

When beginning your VA disability claim, it can be challenging to determine whether you will need an attorney to assist you with the process. After all, lawyers are expensive and cannot promise specific outcomes. When making such an impactful decision,...

The VA disability claims process is a critical part of a Veteran’s reintegration to society. You can file a supplemental claim to help get the result you want, but what happens when a decision has already been rendered? In many...

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) provides benefits for Veterans who served in the U.S. military and to their dependents. These benefits include healthcare, disability compensation, pensions, education, home loans, life insurance, burial benefits, caregiver support, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, homeless...

Suicide prevention among veterans is a top clinical priority for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA health care system, in collaboration with other community-based organizations, Veterans service organizations, and healthcare providers, offers a variety of resources to...

Musculoskeletal disorders, also referred to as MSD, are injuries and disorders that impact one's musculoskeletal system. This system consists of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, which work to support the body and assist with movement. MSD impacts these parts...

Laws involving the rights and benefits of disabled service members are constantly updating, and many have been added in the last five to ten years. Many of these Acts were either expansions to existing laws or new additions to the...

Most of the topics for this blog come from my interactions with real Veterans, and the questions they ask. Unlike Alex Trebek, I don’t have all of the answers, and occasionally I have to look them up. That was the case...

During wartime in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Southwest Asia, the US military burned trash created by bases in vast amounts. These burn pits included solid waste plastics, medical waste, rubber, and potentially dangerous materials. Being around the smoke and fumes of...