Are you wondering if your injury or illness is connected to your military service? You may want to know if your injury, illness, or medical condition qualifies for VA disability compensation? You may ask – how do I know if my injury is service-connected? Many veterans experience health conditions that may be related to their…
Veteran disability benefits are a lifeline for many veterans, providing crucial financial assistance for service-connected injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions. But what happens if your disability gets worse over time? Or gets better? Many veterans who receive compensation via the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) want to know – how often are VA disability…
It can be difficult to navigate the world of veteran disability benefits provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and it can be a common source of frustration and confusion for veterans who receive these benefits. With tax season in full swing, many veterans are asking – are VA disability benefits taxable? This…
There are many different kinds of veterans in the United States. Given the type and scope of your service, you may wonder if you qualify for VA benefits. Often, this question can be isolated to the differentiation between veteran and combat veteran. While you don’t need to be a combat veteran to receive benefits, combat…
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that is the result of a traumatic event – like a combat injury or event – and can significantly impact a veteran’s life after years of service. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recognizes the mental and physical effects of PTSD and offers disability…
The transition from military service to civilian life is challenging – and sometimes, the invisible wounds of war manifest later in life and may lead to disability. If you’re a veteran with a service-connected injury, illness, or medical condition, navigating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability claims process can feel daunting – but you…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that severely impact daily life. Veterans who developed OCD as a result of their military service may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Understanding OCD OCD can manifest in many ways, but common symptoms include: How Does OCD…
Servicemembers can develop anxiety as the result of traumatic or stressful situations such as combat or other circumstances where their lives are in danger. This anxiety may not go away even though the event has passed or the person has left the military altogether. For some, the transition out of the service and into civilian…
You might not think of a scar you get from a service-connected injury to be a disability, but the VA does. Depending on the size and appearance of the scar, the VA could award you disability benefits for such scarring along with benefits for the injury that led to the scarring. Even if the injury…
You may think that it is a horrible idea to allow the VA to unilaterally suspend VA disability payments to a servicemember without a prior opportunity for a hearing. Yet this is precisely what a new rule that went into effect earlier this month does. The rule amends U.S. law and allows, in certain circumstances,…