The Department of Veterans Affairs offers disability benefits to qualifying veterans dealing with mental health challenges or physical disabilities resulting from their time in service. Those benefits are available whether your service involved direct combat or you served stateside. While both combat and non-combat veterans qualify for benefits, the nuances of the claims process can…
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a legal obligation known as the “Duty to Assist,” designed to help you gather the necessary information to support disability claims claim. Understanding the scope and limitations of this duty is crucial for veterans seeking the benefits they rightfully deserve. This post will break down what the Duty…
When you file a disability claim with the VA for service-related injuries, you expect to get the compensation you deserve. After all, you served your country, and you’re entitled to the benefits the VA offers. However, not all claims are successful, even when they should be. The VA can make mistakes, and those mistakes can…
When you file a VA disability claim, you’ll need to provide the VA with clear proof of your injuries and your disability. This means providing them with copies of your healthcare records related to the injuries you suffered that are causing your disability. If you’re not sure where to start, requesting those records can be…
One of the most challenging and stressful parts of getting your disability rating from the VA is going through the compensation and pension (C&P) exam. This exam forms the basis for the VA’s assessment of your disability. They’ll use the findings to determine how much you’re eligible to receive in benefits. While you’re free to…
When you file a claim for disability benefits with the VA, you expect them to review your claim quickly and to give you a fair disability rating and compensation. While this can happen on the first try, it’s very common for veterans to have to appeal the VA’s initial decision. As part of that appeal…
As a disabled veteran, you’re entitled to certain benefits through the VA. These benefits are designed to give you the money you need to live a comfortable life and focus on establishing your new normal after service. But the process can be difficult, and even if you follow the steps to a T, it can…
When filing a veterans disability claim with the VA, finding ways to strengthen your claim is always a priority, and your Ohio veterans disability attorney can help with the process. The goal is for the VA to accurately assess your disability and assign you the appropriate disability rating so you can get the compensation and…
If you’re injured in the course of your service and that injury results in a disability, you should be eligible to pursue disability benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs. When you file your claim with the VA, their team of doctors will review your case and perform a medical exam to assess the extent…
Filing disability claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs is the best way to ensure that you get the compensation you deserve and can focus on adapting to your new normal. While the VA approves many claims, it’s not uncommon for qualified veterans to find that their initial claim was denied, even when it should…