Many veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for a special monthly Aid and Attendance benefit if they have large medical expenses, including
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VA Disability compensation is a monthly tax-free benefit paid to Veterans who became ill or suffered an injury while serving in the U.S. military. This can include physical health issues such as chronic illnesses or injuries, and mental health conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and more. In this section of our blog, we dive deep into everything you need to know about VA disability benefits such as the three elements needed in every successful VA claim, how to start your VA disability claim, what a Compensation and Pension Exam is, what sort of evidence can be helpful, what to expect when appealing a denied claim, and so much more.
Here are our Top 10 VA Disability Benefits blogs:
- VA Disability Pay Schedule (UPDATED)
- Top 5 Easiest VA Disability Claims to get Approved
- The VA Disability Claim Timeline and Process
- VA Benefits – A Basic Understanding of Special Monthly Compensation
- Veterans’ Benefits for Widows Explained!
- VA Benefits for Veteran Spouses Compensation Guide
- VA Supplemental Claim and Evidence Explained!
- VA Caregiver Program Guide: Requirements & Benefits
- What Happens to My VA Benefits If I Am Arrested?
VA Benefits for Non-Veterans: Spouses and DIC – Part 3
In Part One, we discussed requirements for a spouse to be eligible to receive VA benefits. In Part Two we discussed the types of benefits available to
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In Part One, we discussed requirements for a spouse to be eligible to receive VA benefits. Today we are going to discuss the types of benefits that
Learn MoreSurvivor’s Benefits – How to Navigate the Complex VA System after a Veteran’s Death Part 2
Today, we will cover the topic of substitution in relation to survivor’s benefits. Survivors of veterans who died on or after October 10, 2008 are
Learn MoreVA Benefits for Non-Veterans: Spouses – Part One
As you may know, there are special VA benefits that are available to surviving family members of a veteran after the veteran’s death. These benefits
Learn MoreSurvivor’s Benefits – How to Navigate the Complex VA System after a Veteran’s Death Part 1
Survivor’s Benefits – How to Navigate the Complex VA System after a Veteran’s Death Part 1 The oftentimes frustrating and confusing VA claims
Learn MoreAre You Qualified to Receive VA Benefits? – Part Two
In Part One, we discussed the first half of the VA’s definition of a veteran, which is: “a person who served in the active military, naval, or air
Learn MoreVA Benefits Veterans May Not Know About
The VA offers many benefits to veterans such as basic healthcare and education benefits. While these are very substantial benefits, there are other
Learn MoreThe VA’s Duty to Notify & Duty to Assist
The VA benefits claims system is unique because it is supposed to be a “non-adversarial” process. In theory, this means that the VA is required to
Learn MoreVA DIC Benefits for Survivors: Part II (Who is Eligible?)
In a recent blog I discussed Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits; however, I only went into the basics. Here, I will be exploring
Learn MoreVA Benefits for Qualified Survivors – Accrued Benefits and Substitution Basics
If a veteran dies while a claim for benefits is pending, his or her surviving spouse may be eligible for those accrued benefits. If there is no
Learn MoreDe-Mystifying VA Clothing Allowance
Clothing Allowance is one of those benefits that the VA likes to refer to as “Special Claims”, along with Automotive/Adaptive Equipment Allowance and
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