According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), depression is the most diagnosed mental illness among US military veterans. A Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) study found that as many as 33% of former servicemembers exhibit symptoms of depression. While...

If you are considering filing a claim to receive Veterans Disability benefits, the process may seem daunting and you might feel like you don’t know where to begin. Here is a general outline of the process to give you an...

What Are the Types of VA Disability Claims? If you’re involved in or considering beginning the process of filing a Veterans Disability claim, it’s important to understand the different types of claims and which one you will be filing.  ...

What Evidence Will I Need to Support a VA Disability Claim? You may be aware that in order to receive Veterans disability benefits, you’ll need to prove your claimed disability is the result of your time in service. But how...

What Happens After I File My VA Disability Claim? You’ve filed your claim to receive Veterans disability benefits – now what? How long will it take to get a decision? What should you do in the meantime? On average, it...