VA Disability Benefits

How to Get a Higher Disability Rating for a Psychological Condition

A disability rating is a rating assigned to a Veteran based on the severity of his or her condition, which signifies the monthly compensation and other benefits they may be eligible for. There is still a stigma around mental health...
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Frustrated With the VA Benefits Process? Let’s Break it Down for You!

Veterans can experience a wide variety of injuries, illnesses, and disabilities because of their service. Whether or not they can receive VA disability benefits for their unique needs will depend on multiple factors. Not every situation will result in a...
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What to Expect in Your C&P Exam

If you are a Veteran seeking compensation and support for your service-related disabilities, you might have to take a Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam. This examination is a pivotal step in providing crucial medical evidence to the Department of Veterans...
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Agent Orange and Its Impacts on Veterans’ Health

On World Lung Cancer Day, August 1st, we take a moment to recognize and support those affected by one of the deadliest and most prevalent types of cancers. However, for many military Veterans, this day is a poignant reminder of...
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Understanding Effective Dates in Veterans Disability Benefits

When Veterans apply for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), he/she is assigned an effective date, which marks the beginning of their eligibility to receive disability benefits. The effective date will depend on the benefit the Veteran...
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Presumptive Diagnosis Within One Year of Military Discharge

When it comes to obtaining disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), it is important to understand the concept of presumptive service-connected conditions. Presumptive diagnoses can simplify the claims process for veterans, particularly for conditions that manifest within...
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Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2023

Ensuring our veterans’ wellbeing and financial security is a crucial responsibility that our society holds dear. The Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2023 was recently signed into law by President Biden to address the rising costs and provide...
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VA Benefits for Sleep Apnea and Hypertension Secondary to Psychological Conditions

If you or a loved one experienced an illness or injury during military service that still impacts you today, you might be entitled to compensation from the Veterans Administration. However, the VA has different requirements for different conditions. The process...
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How Can I Receive More Compensation for My Musculoskeletal Injuries?

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...
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IME’s PsyPact Legislation Opening Opportunities for Veterans

The independent medical examination (IME) is a medical evaluation performed by a medical professional on a patient they have never treated. The goal is for the medical professional to assess the patient’s condition, as well as the patient’s past treatment,...
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