H&P Blog
VA ASSISTANCE FOR VEHICLE PURCHASE OR MODIFICATION IN CERTAIN INSTANCES
In limited circumstances, the VA will authorize up to $20,235.20 for a veteran to purchase a vehicle. The types of vehicles authorized vary and can include a car, van, pickup, jeep, etc. It may also authorize payment for certain adaptive equipment to be added to an existing vehicle such as power steering, power brakes, power […]
Help Your Case with Better Details – Part I – Statement
When putting together a statement in support of your claimed condition, are you looking to tell the story about your injury for the first time and seeking to get service connected? Are you already service connected and seeking a rating increase? Each has their own distinct approaches. For the purposes of this blog, we will […]
VA Disability for Skin Conditions
There are many veterans who experienced exposure to chemical hazards or environmental hazards while on active duty. These exposures may have lead to skin disorders that arose while serving active duty or came about after military service. It is also possible for some veterans to experience effects of their skin conditions even after their time […]
MST, PT, and the VA: Changes in the Evidence Requirement
In the past, if a Veteran made a claim for disability compensation for a condition caused by a military sexual assault (MST) or personal trauma (PT), the victim had to prove the event occurred with police reports, medical records, or some other type of evidence that could show that the crime occurred. For most claims, […]
VA Claims Involving Shell Fragment Wounds – Muscle Disabilities
When filing a claim for residuals of a shell fragment wound, it is important to pay close attention to how the VA ultimately rates your condition. This is because, ratings for residuals of shell fragment wounds can be difficult since these injuries cause damage to muscles, but can also damage bones, joints, and nerves. Cardinal […]
New VA Appeal Process Unveiled
On August 23, 2017, President Trump signed a bill that is meant to overhaul the VA appeals process. This bill is known by the short title, Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act. The obvious questions for the new VA appeal process are: What does this bill do? When does it go into effect? How is […]
