If you are waiting on a VA disability decision, you may be wondering whether you will receive backpay once your claim is approved. VA disability backpay is meant to compensate you for the time the Department of Veterans Affairs took...

Given the realities of life in the armed forces, it should come as no surprise that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one of the common service-connected mental health conditions for Veterans. Proving PTSD is challenging. However, in recognition of the...

If you are a Veteran pursuing VA disability benefits, the Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam could make or break your claim. Even though it is not a routine medical exam, it plays a major role in how the VA determines...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives specific disability ratings to service members with service-connected injuries, based on the severity of those injuries. Some of these ratings specifically can be influenced by a static disability, a condition the VA views...

Cancer is classified as a disabling condition that may qualify for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Commonly, the VA gives a 100% disability rating to Veterans diagnosed with service-related cancer during active treatment. Chemotherapy, radiation surgery,...

While serving in the military, the intensity of the day-to-day can sometimes affect your health in a way that impacts you long after you have left the service. Should you find that you begin developing an illness after you discharge...

For providing diligent service, loyalty, and protection to our country, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers medical care and financial benefits for Veterans. The VA is dedicated to reviewing and providing disability benefits to Veterans who are facing...

Even after completing their military service, many Veterans feel lasting impacts from their time in combat. Veterans experiencing mental and/or physical disabilities due to their service are entitled to receive disability benefit payments from The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs...

Veterans’ benefits are incredibly important for many people, but they can take a long time to get approved. If you are a Veteran looking to request priority processing with the VA, you will need to fill out VA Form 20-10207...

It is no secret that navigating the various documentation requirements of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be exhausting. Failing to provide a critical document, or submitting it with errors, could delay your acceptance or even result in...