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Dental care for Veterans

Claiming a dental or oral rating with the VA may not be something that you had considered in the past. However, this can be a high ticket claim, especially if you know what you’re looking for. Checking into getting your dental or oral disability service-connected may not have been something you’ve considered before. However, it […]

Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD): an emerging Veterans’ Disability

When I first came to the VA for a C&P exam for SSD, my examiner did not know what this condition is. I had a current service-connected PTSD disability, and he thought I was there for another mental health claim. He told me that I cannot be rated again because vets cannot be rated twice […]

How to File a VA Claim for Erectile Dysfunction

Claiming a VA Disability for Erectile Dysfunction is a little more challenging than a straight service connection. In other words, there are more steps for a Veteran to take before winning the claim. Instead of having a straight service connection, the Veteran must apply for SMC (Special Monthly Compensation) as well to get the correct […]

Can I receive CRSC and CRDP at the same time?

“Can I receive Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) and Concurrent Retirement Disability Pay (CRDP)?” It is relatively simple to understand once you understand the difference between the two and what the requirements are to obtain this compensation. In this blog, you will understand what Disability Retirement Pay is? How do I get Combat-Related Special Compensation? And […]