The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has numerous ways of assessing how disabled a Veteran is and whether he or she can sustain gainful employment. In addition to the traditional rating system, the VA can also offer Total Disability based...

When you have suffered from military sexual trauma (MST), know that you are not alone. Unfortunately, many women and men experience incidents such as non-consensual sexual contact, sexual harassment at work, and rape. In the armed forces, you provided this...

Medical examinations can be stressful for anyone, regardless of history. Yet, for many Veterans who have chronic service-connected injuries or traumas, completing medical exams can be difficult. For this reason, many Veterans may choose to have their evaluations completed by...

If you are Veteran seeking disability benefits or other compensation for a service-connected injury through the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), the application process will have a series of complex procedures on top of multiple forms that you need to...

The Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for approving and providing benefits for Veterans’ disability claims. In addition to firearm injuries, benefits can be awarded after potential exposure to toxic substances, or “TERA participation.” TERA stands for Toxic Risk Exposure...

The VA designates a rating to all disability claimants. The rating depends on how the service-related disability affects the Veteran’s ability to maintain gainful employment. It is not necessarily based on the severity of the disability, but rather the degree...

It is no secret that getting VA benefits approved can be a complex and time-consuming process for Veterans. With so many steps, pieces of evidence, and people involved, it should come as no surprise that many disability claims are denied...

At Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, we understand the unique challenges that Veterans face when seeking healthcare and benefits. In 2022, new legislation took affect to aid Veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances – the Sergeant First Class...

When you apply for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), there is a chance you could be denied. Fortunately, you have the right to appeal the decision. One aspect of this is the Evidence Window, which dictates how...

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...