Preparing for the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment
Cost-of-living or COLA is extremely important for veterans to ensure their compensation keeps up with the pace of inflation. The…
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How to Navigate the VA Appeals Process for PTSD Claims
Many veterans suffer from PTSD from the trauma they experienced while serving. Being one of the most common mental illnesses…
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Top 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Seeking a VA Discharge Upgrade
A VA discharge upgrade changes the “character of service” shown on your DD-214 discharge certificate. A veteran might apply for…
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The Role of Expert Witnesses in VA Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice within the VA system is when a healthcare professional fails to meet the standard of care and harms…
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How the VA Rates Digestive Disorders: 2024 Updates and Guidelines
In the VA’s 2023 annual report, it showed that 1.5 million veterans received a VA rating for digestive disorders. Some…
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VA Medical Malpractice: Strategies for a Successful Claim
VA medical malpractice is when a medical professional at any Department of Veterans Affairs hospital/facility provides poor service, resulting in…
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What is Special Monthly Compensation?
Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is an additional benefit paid to veterans who have service-connected disabilities on top of their regular…
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The Role of the Combined Ratings Table in VA Disability Ratings
VA disability ratings determine the severity of your disability based on the evidence you submit as part of your claim….
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Filing for VA Disability Benefits for Agent Orange Exposure
Agent Orange was a herbicide blend utilized by the U.S. military in Vietnam from 1962 to 1971 to eliminate vegetation…
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What Are Secondary VA Conditions?
When the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assigns a rating to a disability, they do so by assigning a percentage…
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