A military discharge upgrade is where a veteran requests a review of their military discharge status in hopes of having it upgraded to a more honorable status. This can mean changing their status from “other than honorable” to “honorable”. A veteran may want to change their discharge status to help gain eligibility for benefits and…
When applying for VA disability, evidence is a critical component. Having strong evidence to support your claim can lead to a more favorable outcome. Proving service connection is crucial with disability claims, and one piece of evidence that can significantly strengthen your claim is a nexus letter. A nexus letter is a written statement from…
VA disability compensation is a monthly payment paid to veterans who have a qualifying service-connected disability. It is designed to provide financial support to veterans for serving our country. Something that can cause financial uncertainty is divorce. While VA disability compensation is intended to be just for the veteran, the financial aspects of divorce, including…
Project 2025 is a set of policy proposals created by The Heritage Foundation and is being heavily discussed all over the media. It is being called the blueprint for the next Republication president to follow during their presidency. Some aspects of this project could potentially affect VA disability ratings and benefits that veterans should be…
Cost-of-living or COLA is extremely important for veterans to ensure their compensation keeps up with the pace of inflation. The percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers determines COLA. When the cost of living rises, COLA reflects these changes. The Social Security Administration typically announces the COLA for…
Many veterans suffer from PTSD from the trauma they experienced while serving. Being one of the most common mental illnesses veterans suffer from, veterans with PTSD have a greater chance of being approved for receiving VA benefits. However, it is not uncommon for a PTSD claim to be denied. If your PTSD claim gets rejected,…
A VA discharge upgrade changes the “character of service” shown on your DD-214 discharge certificate. A veteran might apply for a VA discharge upgrade if they received a less favorable characterization from the military other than honorable. The type of discharge a veteran has can influence the benefits they are eligible for after military service….
Medical malpractice within the VA system is when a healthcare professional fails to meet the standard of care and harms a patient at a VA medical facility. When VA medical malpractice occurs to a veteran, they might be thinking, how will I prove this occurred? Medical malpractice claims are crucial for ensuring that veterans receive…
In the VA’s 2023 annual report, it showed that 1.5 million veterans received a VA rating for digestive disorders. Some reasons why a veteran may develop a digestive issue are stress and anxiety from military service, changes in gut microbiome due to deployments, or post-infectious IBS following gastroenteritis during service. The VA rates digestive disorders…
VA medical malpractice is when a medical professional at any Department of Veterans Affairs hospital/facility provides poor service, resulting in injury or harm to the patient. Veterans who have received a misdiagnosis, substandard care, or negligent care while in the care of a VA medical facility may have a case for a medical malpractice suit….