In the world of VA claims, it is arguable that advocates see just about every kind of condition, illness or injury that can befall a U.S. military
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VA Disability Law is complex and hard to navigate alone. In this section we generally cover the complexities of VA disability law such as the Veterans Benefits Management System, the Board of Veterans' Appeals, Military Discharges, the Forever GI Bill, Expediting Claims, What is Service Connection, the New VA Appeals System, and much more. If you're looking for more information on VA Disability Benefits, click here!
Here are our Top 10 VA Disability Law blogs:
- What is VA Service Connection?
- How the Appeals Process Works and Why It Can Take So Long
- Are you a veteran if you were discharged in basic training?
- Can Your VA Disability Be Garnished?
- How To Expedite Your VA Disability Claim
- The Board of Veterans' Appeals Explained!
- What is Military Separation Pay?
- Equal Access to Justice Act Explained | EAJA
- Special Effective Date Rules for VA Benefits
- The VA’s Rule Against “Pyramiding”
The VA Says They Overpaid Me, What Does That Overpayment Mean?
An overpayment made by the VA essentially means that the veteran owes the VA money. If the VA determines that there was a payment made to a veteran
Learn MoreThe Inner Works – How Hill & Ponton Prepares IMEs for VA Claims (Part 2)
In a previous segment of this article, we gave an introduction to private medical opinions and why our firm uses them. We also discussed two different
Learn MoreThe Inner Works – How Hill & Ponton Prepares IMEs for VA Claims (Part 1)
The world of the Veterans Administration is medically driven. After all, the whole purpose of the Veterans Benefits Administration is to provide
Learn MoreNavigating the Appeal Process at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims – Part 2
In a previous blog post, we discussed the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) in general—what it is, how it differs from the rest of
Learn MorePresumption of Service Connection for Chronic Diseases
There are certain chronic diseases that a veteran may be presumptively entitled to if the disease manifests to a certain degree within a specified
Learn MoreSpecial Effective Date Rules for VA Benefits
One of the most complicated aspects of VA law are the rules surrounding setting the effective date for an award of benefits. Because of this, and the
Learn MoreMuch of What we “Know” About Carcinogens may be Wrong
(and why this may be a Good Thing for Veterans) When we (and the VA) think of carcinogens, it seems pretty straight forward. Chemical A
Learn MoreVA Benefits and Proving Your Case: Three Things Every Veteran Should Know
The real crux of every VA case comes down to the evidence. In other words, what evidence is there to prove that the veteran has a current disability
Learn MoreCommon VA Acronyms That Veteran’s Should be Familiar With
Many different acronyms are used during the VA benefits claim process. This can make an already complicated process seem even more confusing. Below is
Learn MoreWhen All Else Fails – Appealing to the U.S. Court of Veteran’s Appeals
When the Board of Veterans’ Appeals issues a denial on a claim, all is not lost—the veteran may still appeal the decision to the Court of Appeals for
Learn MoreHonoring our Veterans and our American Independence
Since earlier this year, we as Americans have celebrated (or will soon be celebrating) holidays that, although may not be recognized on the national
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