Dependency Indemnity Compensation is a tax-free monetary benefit given to spouses of Veterans deceased during a war. Find out how you or your children could qualify.
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Traumatic Brain Injuries
According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the number of soldiers with reported brain injuries has increased over the past couple years. In fact, an estimated that 22% of the combat casualties from both the Afghanistan and Iraq war come from traumatic brain injuries. Majority of these injuries went unreported as well. Here is the handout the […]
Extra-Schedular Ratings
Is your disability significantly worse than what the VA is giving you compensation for? Find out how you can qualify for an extra-schedular rating!
Decision Ready Claim Expansion
What you need to know about the additions to filling a DRC and what Brian Reese thinks about this new option from the VA.
Cholangiocarcinoma in Vietnam Veterans
Vietnam veterans are finding they may have contracted cholangiocarcinoma from consuming raw fish. This deadly disease can be treated if caught early enough.
Chronic Fatigue VA Claims
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is described by the CDC as a long-term illness which causes many parts of the body to begin to stop working. This can be shown by fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and the inability to perform normal activities. Symptoms of this can come from dizziness, difficulty concentrating, thinking, and pain. Gulf War Veterans […]
Service Connected Injury Increase
Last month, the Department of Veteran Affairs decided that veterans with neck, back, or joint disability may be able to qualify for an even higher rating. This can include those who are already receiving disability checks for one or more of these cases! After examination of the way the VA performed their C&P exams, the […]
Timeline to a VA Decision
For VA Claims, it is a pretty well-known fact that claims take forever to get approved. Months of waiting for a returned claim as either partially or entirely denied.While changes are coming to the VA, they are slow and still frustrating. Here is a timeline of what you can expect from your claim decision. Your […]
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea is a condition where during sleep, you temporarily stop breathing. It can arise from traumatic brain injury, obesity, or depression. It can also be the result of another injury. Sleep Apnea can be challenging to diagnose. Many times it is not recognized until a spouse alerts the person who has it. But, if […]
Top 5 Reasons VA Claims get Denied
Receiving a claim denial can be a very frustrating time. Waiting for what seems like forever and having your claim denied. This will leave you stressed and wondering what you could have done wrong. Here are a couple of the top reasons why claims get denied and what you can do to ensure your claim […]