Are you a veteran who can’t keep your eyes open? If so, you might be suffering from a serious medical condition called narcolepsy. This illness causes excessive daytime sleepiness, nighttime sleep problems, and other circadian rhythm issues that make everyday life a challenge. Veteran sufferers may be surprised to find that there is a narcolepsy VA rating for this...
Continue ReadingLiving with cancer or chronic disease is, for many, a terrible reality after active duty military service. Exposure to toxic chemicals on base or while deployed has been linked to a number of cancers and diseases. Many veterans survive combat, only to come home with a kidney cancer diagnosis. Kidneys seem particularly vulnerable to developing cancers if exposed to...
Continue ReadingAs a Vietnam War veteran, you have a story to tell. Often, that story includes Agent Orange exposure. In fact, so many Vietnam veterans like yourself were exposed to the toxic herbicide Agent Orange that by the 1980s and 1990s, widespread health issues among veterans caused serious public concern. In response, Congress passed the Agent Orange Act of 1991....
Continue ReadingServing in one of our nation’s military branches is one of the most patriotic things that you can do. Unfortunately, military service can leave deep physical and psychological scars that can affect you for the rest of your life. Recognizing this, the federal government created disability benefits for veterans. The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers these benefits. ...
Continue ReadingAs a veteran with a disability, it is not uncommon for you and your family to depend financially on those payments. Raising a family is hard enough when you have a dependable, stable source of income. Even if your partner works a steady job, those disability benefits are often crucial. As the cost of living continues to rise, it...
Continue ReadingIf you are a veteran who has suffered an injury while serving in the military, a VA disability claim is probably the right way to go. However, in some instances, you may not get the outcome you’re seeking, and you may find yourself needing help along the way. The VA disability claims process can be challenging and confusing. Fortunately,...
Continue ReadingAfter you file a VA disability claim, the VA will send you a notice of its decision. The notice will tell you your disability rating. The rating is a measure of the severity of your disability and determines the amount of compensation you can receive. If you feel the VA has undervalued your claim, you may want to request...
Continue ReadingThe Veterans Benefits Affairs (VBA) claims process is a lengthy and daunting process that often raises uncomfortable emotions related to a person’s service, injury, or resulting illness. Although the VBA touts its benefits, the reality is that many service members are ultimately left with little to no recourse for the damaging effects of their service. Some physical injuries can...
Continue ReadingWhen you receive the letter with the VA’s decision to deny your disability compensation claim or underrate your disability rating, you do not have to simply accept it. Maybe when you filed your original claim, you didn’t have evidence that your injury was service-related. Maybe you didn’t provide descriptions of the disability from friends or family. Read on to...
Continue ReadingVeterans can file for veteran disability compensation. Veterans may qualify for disability benefits if they suffer from physical or mental conditions before, during, or after service, so long as the conditions are related to service. Veterans who would like the opportunity to receive compensation must file a VA claim. If you wish to file a VA claim, the process...
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