Recently, there have been multiple incidents involving different branches of our military that have resulted in tragic outcomes. Unfortunately, too many of our Marines and Sailors have been killed due to the Marine cargo plane crashing and the two separate incidents of Navy ship collisions; USS Fitzgerald and USS John McCain. Although there is still […]
Compensation and Pension exams, referred to as C&P exams, are a large piece of the evidence the VA uses when making a determination of your claim. A C&P exam is scheduled by the VA and usually takes place at either the closest VA Hospital to you or through an outside contractor hired by the VA. […]
In August of 2010, the Blue Button capability was first publicized to the VA community by The Honorable Barack Obama. The Blue Button is a partnership throughout the healthcare industry that allows an individual the means to access all of their healthcare records in a centralized location. These records can include a veteran’s VA medical […]
Hurry up and wait. Every current and prior service member knows this famous motto, no matter what branch they served in. Unfortunately, this way of life does not end after separation from the military if you plan on filing a claim for disability with the VA. Wait times for receiving an initial decision on your […]
Individual Unemployability is often times the main goal for many veterans who are filing for disability. Total Disability for Individual Unemployment (TDIU or simply, IU), is a disability rating granted by the VA where you receive compensation at the 100% rating level, even if your combined rating for service connected disabilities is less than 100%. […]
One of the major aspects of developing a disability claim with the VA is gathering and submitting relevant evidence to help support it. The VA has what is called a duty to assist, however, it can be extremely beneficial to also gather your own evidence during the claims process. By submitting various forms of evidence, […]
Filing a disability claim is the very first step to being awarded compensation from the VA for your military service. Determining whether or not you are eligible to file a claim for VA benefits is the most important component. There are different qualifications for prior service members, and even non-service members, and multiple ways to […]
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