The VA provides financial benefits to veterans who experience ongoing impairment from injuries or conditions resulting from their military service. The physical toll of military service can cause a wide range of injuries and chronic degenerative conditions. Many veterans experience ongoing disability or impairment due to knee injuries sustained in the military, potentially entitling them…
Military veterans may sustain injuries in the line of duty or develop degenerative conditions. Military service can cause a wide range of issues that can lead to debilitating, chronic back pain for veterans. Veterans frequently suffer from some common conditions that cause back pain. As a result, they need to know how they can prove…
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…
When a service member leaves the military having rendered less than exemplary service, the military may characterize their discharge as less than an honorable discharge. However, can you still qualify for VA disability benefits even though you did not receive an honorable discharge? As a veteran with a service-connected condition, you deserve to know your…
Receiving less than an Honorable discharge may jeopardize a veteran’s eligibility for various benefits, including VA disability benefits. However, can a veteran secure disability benefits if they obtain a discharge upgrade? Obtaining VA benefits may become possible by improving the characterization of one’s military discharge. Understanding Discharge Characterizations When a service member leaves the military,…
Many veterans develop high blood pressure while serving in the military or after leaving the military due to various conditions, injuries, or exposures while serving in the military. In certain circumstances, a veteran with hypertension may secure VA disability benefits through statutory presumptions that link their condition to their military service. As a result, when…
Certain service-connected injuries and medical conditions may result in a veteran having a “permanent and total” disability. However, when the VA deems you to have a “permanent and total” disability rating, what exactly does that mean for you? Understanding when you may have P&T status and what benefits you might receive can help you maximize…
Some veterans with disabling medical conditions may choose to apply for both VA disability benefits and Social Security disability. However, does receiving both VA disability and Social Security disability benefits jeopardize your eligibility to receive either type of benefit? When can a veteran receive both VA and Social Security disability? Overview of VA Disability Benefits…
Securing approval of a VA disability benefits claim means you will receive financial compensation for a disabling condition caused by your military service. However, in certain circumstances, you may also receive back pay after the VA approves your disability benefits. Back pay ensures that veterans receive compensation for the time they had to wait for…
When a veteran applies for disability benefits for a service-connected condition, the VA may assign a disability rating based on the condition’s severity and symptoms. However, does the VA ever reevaluate a veteran’s disability benefits, and if it does, will a veteran ever see an increase in their disability rating? Certain factors may lead the…