When applying for compensation benefits from the VA, there are several things you are looking for. You are trying to get service-connected, with the
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Can I Stop VA Rating Reductions On My Disability?
Many veterans fear having their ratings reduced. But what goes into a VA rating reduction on your VA disability benefits? If the VA finds
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Fighting VA Mental Incompetency Proposed Status
The VA’s definition of a person who is mentally incompetent is one who lacks the mental capacity to contract or manage his or her own affairs because
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Why Is the VA Reexamining My Disability?
Reexaminations- What, When, Why, How You have been awarded service-connected compensation for your disability. But the VA wants to reexamine you.
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Practical Steps To Take with New VA Appeals Process
Appeals Modernization Act - Practical Steps The Appeals Modernization Act was designed to give veterans more choices and faster decisions from the
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VA Benefits for PTSD – Fear of Hostile Military Activity
We’ve been looking at the requirements for a PTSD claim of an in-service stressor. We know that generally, you need evidence to corroborate your
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In previous posts, we’ve looked at the requirements for establishing service connection for PTSD. One of those requirements is a stressor that
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We’ve been looking at the requirement for a PTSD claim of an in-service stressor. We know that generally, you need evidence to corroborate your
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We have been looking at claims for PTSD and what it takes to get service-connected. A claim for PTSD has three requirements: 1) a diagnosis of PTSD 2)
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PTSD is a common condition we see among many of our veterans. Oftentimes, veterans have a difficult time recognizing the symptoms but still find it
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In the last blog post we talked about the basics of DIC benefits. Here we will explore further the two ways to establish entitlement to
Learn MoreVA Benefits – Qualifying for TDIU
TDIU benefits are granted when you are considered unable to secure substantially gainful employment as a result of your service-connected disability.
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