In part one of Back to Basics we talked about what a service-connected compensation claim means to a veteran who served in the Armed Forces. In this
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Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a benefit available to qualified survivors of veterans. Qualified survivors can include spouses,
Learn MoreThe road to VA compensation benefits can be long and confusing to say the least. With the VA implementing new rules and regulations as it grows from
Learn MoreIn my experience, a favorable medical opinion is almost always needed in order for a veteran to have the best chances of success with winning their
Learn MoreThe road to VA compensation benefits can be long and confusing to say the least. With the VA implementing new rules and regulations as it grows from
Learn MoreFinally, the issue of Military Sexual Trauma is getting traction in Congress as this issue pertains to both the military and the Department of
Learn MoreThere is favorable medical evidence in my file, so why is the VA not approving my claim? This is a question that I am asked almost on a weekly
Learn MoreRecently, the issue of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) has made a resurgence in our national discourse. Recent statistics from the Department of Veterans
Learn MoreIn August 2010, DePuy Orthopaedics, a unit of Johnson & Johnson, issued a voluntary recall of its ASR XL Acetabular Hip System and DePuy ASR Hip
Learn MoreDoes Your GAF Psychology Score Support Your Disability Application? When the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the Department of Veterans
Learn MorePreviously, we looked at what Total Disability Due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU or IU) is and how to apply for it. In this post, we will review
Learn MoreThe VA has a duty to assist veterans in developing their claims. The VA benefits system was designed to be a non-adversarial, veteran-friendly
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