In recent years the awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) among vets has increased thanks to improved diagnostics and increased vigilance substantially. Currently, the Department of Defense estimates that 22% of casualties in combat from Iraq and Afghanistan are from TBI. In comparison, only 12% of vets from Vietnam found the same relation. What causes […]
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Gulf War Compensation Denial Rate
Dept. Veteran Affairs denies more than 80% of veterans’ claims for benefits connected to Gulf War-related disabilities. The U.S. Government Accountability Office filed a report in June of 2017 publishing the investigation on the VA’s denial of Gulf War claims. The VA estimated that 44% of veterans who served in the Persian Gulf War or […]
Top GI Bill facts
A GI Bill is assistance from the government available for retired active duty military to return to school. You could be eligible for 36 months of education. Find out what you need to know to qualify and apply for this benefit.
The Complete VA Disability Claims List
Disabled veterans are eligible for VA disability benefits and can use the VA Claims Insider service connected disabilities list, which lists 833 possible VA disabilities, and is a comprehensive VA disability claims list derived from my eBenefits. In order to qualify for VA benefits by law, a veteran must first have an honorable or other […]
What Conditions Does the VA Consider Unratable?
There are a number of conditions that the VA will not qualify for a disability rating. This is due to several factors considered. The first and most obvious is that the condition is not considered service-connected and existed prior to service (EPTS). The next factor would be whether or not the condition is determined to […]
How do you get VA Disability for Back Pain?
Let’s start with the good news. In April 2018, it was determined by the Federal Circuit that the VA must award disability benefits for pain due to military service. Previously, pain without an underlying diagnosis was awarded compensation. This had been the de facto determination according to the Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims. Thankfully, […]
What to Expect from the VA for Flat Feet (Pes Planus)
While often overlooked, a number of veterans experience the onset of pes planus (commonly known as “flat feet”) during and after their time in the service due to the high impact nature of training and work in the field. Pes planus is a relatively common (it is estimated that 20-30% of the population has some […]
Getting a VA Rating for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea claims with the VA have spiked over the past decade, at one point being the most prevalent service-connected respiratory disability (at over 22%). Unfortunately, the VA does not have a record of recognizing most of these claims, with the vast majority being rejected. This is due to the difficulty veterans are having proving […]
How to File a VA Claim!
So you’re ready to file a claim with the VA. This is a great idea. Why? First of all, you’ve earned it. Your time in service comes with its rewards, and one of them is care. Why wouldn’t you utilize this for yourself and your family? Too many veterans avoid filing a claim because they […]
Sworn Declaration – 5 Ways to use New and Relevant Medical Evidence to WIN your VA Supplemental Appeal Claim
VETERANS! Many of you are already familiar with the RAMP program, especially if you’ve been previously denied. What we will be going over today is how ONE document, a sworn declaration, could be the deciding factor between you WINNING your claim! After you have been denied, you will be given three options to appeal the […]