When you suffer from gout, you may experience bouts of debilitating pain that restrict your ability to work or engage in daily activities. However, can a veteran file a VA disability benefits claim for gout? If you have gout that you believe started or got worse due to your military service, you deserve to understand…
Most years, the VA adjusts disability benefit rates to reflect inflation. This adjustment, known as a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), can help VA benefits keep pace with rising living costs. As a result, veterans who receive VA disability benefits should know what increases in benefit rates they can expect in 2026. What Is the 2026 COLA…
By law, the Department of Veterans Affairs annually increases the disability benefits it pays to veterans by a specific percentage. The VA recently announced the 2026 COLA increase for disability benefits. Veterans who receive disability benefits from the VA will see an increase in their monthly compensation next year. As a result, veterans approved for…
Serving in the military can expose service members to loud noises that can cause hearing damage, such as tinnitus. Gunfire, explosions, and aircraft engines can cause military personnel to develop tinnitus. Veterans with service-connected tinnitus may become eligible for disability benefits from the VA. What Is Tinnitus and Why Is It Common Among Veterans? Tinnitus…
The emotional stress that military service members can experience may lead to some veterans developing severe anxiety. But can veterans obtain VA disability benefits for anxiety? Furthermore, how does the VA evaluate anxiety claims to determine the amount of benefits owed to veterans? Can You Get VA Benefits for Anxiety? The VA recognizes anxiety as…
The VA annually adjusts disability benefits rates in response to inflation to ensure that the purchasing power of veterans’ benefits remains stable. Will veterans see an increase in their VA benefits rates for 2026? What do we know about the upcoming changes to VA benefits next year? What Drives VA Benefits Changes Congress requires the…
When you receive an unfavorable determination on your VA disability claim, or you receive new medical evidence that may increase your disability rating, you might file a supplemental claim to pursue the benefits you deserve. New medical evidence can bolster your claim of having a service-connected disabling condition entitling you to VA disability benefits. But…
The VA sometimes reevaluates cases of veterans receiving disability benefits to determine the current state of the veteran’s disability. Changes in a veteran’s medical condition may result in adjustments to their disability benefits, potentially increasing benefits if the veteran’s disability worsens or reducing or eliminating benefits if the veteran’s condition improves. As a result, veterans…
When you receive a total disability rating of 70 percent or more for a service-connected medical condition, you may become eligible for a certain level of financial compensation from the VA, plus various additional benefits and services provided through the VA and state and local government agencies. Monthly Compensation for a 70 Percent Disability Rating…
Many veterans have their VA disability claims denied. However, many denials occur due to mistakes or oversights. Fortunately, veterans have options for responding when their claims get denied for correctable reasons. Common Reasons for VA Disability Claim Denials Although VA disability claims get denied for various reasons, several bases for denying disability claims appear more…