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What you need to know about Hazlewood Act
Veterans who currently reside in the state of Texas could qualify for the Hazlewood Act. Qualified Veterans, spouses, and children could be able to use
Government Shutdown
By now, everyone has heard about the government shutting down this week. We know many Veterans might be worried about how it will affect their
Clothing Allowance
The VA has a little-known benefit which helps veterans get funds for clothing. If you are a Veteran, who has a clothing need you can
Dependency Indemnity Compensation
Dependency Indemnity Compensation is a tax-free monetary benefit given to spouses of Veterans deceased during a war. Find out how you or your children could qualify.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the number of soldiers with reported brain injuries has increased over the past couple years. In fact,
Extra-Schedular Ratings
Is your disability significantly worse than what the VA is giving you compensation for? Find out how you can qualify for an extra-schedular rating!
Decision Ready Claim Expansion
What you need to know about the additions to filling a DRC and what Brian Reese thinks about this new option from the VA.
Cholangiocarcinoma in Vietnam Veterans
Vietnam veterans are finding they may have contracted cholangiocarcinoma from consuming raw fish. This deadly disease can be treated if caught early enough.
Chronic Fatigue VA Claims
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is described by the CDC as a long-term illness which causes many parts of the body to begin to stop working.
Service Connected Injury Increase
Last month, the Department of Veteran Affairs decided that veterans with neck, back, or joint disability may be able to qualify for an even higher
Timeline to a VA Decision
For VA Claims, it is a pretty well-known fact that claims take forever to get approved. Months of waiting for a returned claim as either
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea is a condition where during sleep, you temporarily stop breathing. It can arise from traumatic brain injury, obesity, or depression. It can also
Top 5 Reasons VA Claims get Denied
Receiving a claim denial can be a very frustrating time. Waiting for what seems like forever and having your claim denied. This will leave you
VA Disability Increase
After five years, those receiving VA disability checks will finally get a 2% pay raise in the checks starting January of 2018. The shocking things
What is a Lifestyle Impact Claim?
A Lifestyle Impact Claim is a high-value secondary claim that many veterans are eligible for due to one or more primary service-connected disabilities. Most veterans,
Gulf War Compensation Denial Rate
Dept. Veteran Affairs denies more than 80% of veterans’ claims for benefits connected to Gulf War-related disabilities. The U.S. Government Accountability Office filed a report
Is the DRC a Good Change?
What is it? On September 7, 2017, Washington made an announcement for a change coming to every VA in the United States. In line with
How to Improve your PTSD Claim
Filing for a PTSD claim may not be as difficult as you think to complete. By including the necessary documents, you can learn how to file for a VA Disability PTSD claim.