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What Is TDIU And How Can I Get It? The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) refers to individual unemployability as Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability. A veteran who qualifies for TDIU receives compensation or benefits at the same rate as a veteran with a 100% disability rating. The disability percentage ratings that are assigned …
How to Conquer Your Veterans C&P Exam If you’ve filed a claim for VA disability and you’ve been scheduled for a veterans C&P exam, you may be nervous about how to handle the exam. The first step is to learn about what a C&P exam is, why it’s scheduled, and what is expected of you. …
SSDI for Veterans Many disabled veterans qualify for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD), either alone or in addition to veterans disability benefits. The two types of benefits don’t affect each other, so if you qualify for both, you can significantly increase your monthly benefits. And, if you don’t qualify for VA disability benefits you may …
VA Disability after Burn Pit Exposure If you are one of the approximately 4 million U.S. military veterans who were exposed to burn pits during your military service, you probably have questions. Here’s what you need to know about burn pits, how exposure can harm you, and which veterans have a presumptive service connection for …
Can My Spouse Receive My VA Disability After I Die? It is unfortunate that after you pass away, your spouse will not be able to receive your VA disability compensation. However, after your passing your spouse may qualify for a monthly allowance also known as Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). What Is Dependency And Indemnity …
VA Compensation for Sleep Apnea More than 500,000 U.S.military veterans are receiving VA disability benefits for sleep apnea. It’s the most common respiratory condition people receive veterans disability benefits for. Many other veterans are believed to suffer from undiagnosed sleep apnea, which can significantly increase the risk of certain cardiac issues. A veteran may …
The Easiest Way to a 100% VA Disability Rating A 100% disability rating offers many benefits. A veteran with a 100% rating receives full monthly benefits–in 2024, that’s $3,737.85/month. The veteran is also entitled to healthcare services and may receive additional compensation for dependents. Qualified dependents may also receive medical coverage and educational benefits. However, …
Rating PTSD Pursuing a VA disability claim for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a challenge. Despite the high incidence of stressors common to military service, PTSD is not presumed service-connected. It’s up to the veteran to prove service connection. It’s also up to the veteran to demonstrate the severity of the service-connected PTSD. That’s …
VA Benefits For Spouses of 100% Disabled Veterans The VA provides financial, educational, job assistance, and health care benefits to the spouses of 100% disabled veterans to help support their families. These benefits also include additional monthly compensation. If your partner has such a disability rating, you can seek various VA benefits even after their …
The Department of Veterans Affairs handles disability compensation claims of U.S military veterans. It is essential to understand the disability claim timeline and how the process works. Before 2017, any veteran who was not satisfied with their compensation or did not receive it was required to file an appeal with the Board of Veteran Appeals …
In to present to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) when filing for VA disability compensation. In the nexus letter, the doctor explains how the veteran’s current medical condition is connected to their time in military service. Providing a nexus letter is not mandatory during the filing of VA disability claims, but it can be …
Approximately 44.7 million people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and 24.4 million people, or 8 percent of the population, suffer from PTSD at any given time, according to the nonprofit organization PTSD United, Inc. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reported that PTSD affects between 11 to 20 percent of military veterans who …
The Veterans Access, Choice, Accountability Act (VACAA) of 2014 is a law that expands the number of options available to veterans for receiving quality healthcare in a timely manner. The Veterans Choice Program (VCP) created by this act will allow eligible veterans to access primary care, mental health care, and inpatient and outpatient care in …
