SMC-L and SMC-L1/2 Explained: Does the VA Owe You More Money?

July 25, 2025

If your service-connected disabilities make it hard to get through the day without help, you could be owed significantly more money from the VA—especially if you qualify for Special Monthly... continue reading

VA Ratings for Joint Pain Explained: The Ultimate Guide

July 23, 2025

If you're a veteran dealing with joint pain, you're not alone—and you may be leaving tax-free VA compensation and benefits on the table. Whether your joint pain stems from intense physical... continue reading

How does the VA calculate secondary conditions

How Are VA Secondary Conditions Calculated?

July 21, 2025

If you're a veteran with multiple service-connected disabilities—including secondary conditions—you might be wondering: “Why doesn’t the VA simply add up my individual disability... continue reading

What is SMC-T? Extra VA Pay for Full-Time Care

If you're living with a service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI) and need full-time care, you might be missing out on one of the VA’s most powerful benefits, SMC-T. This... continue reading

National Hire a Veteran Day is July 25th

July 19, 2025

Want to hire a hero? July 25 is National Hire a Veteran Day, your reminder to connect with top-tier talent who’ve already proven they can lead, adapt, and deliver under pressure. Each year,... continue reading

How the VA Caregiver Support Program Benefits You: Level 1 vs. Level 2 Care

July 16, 2025

If you’re living with a service-connected condition that makes daily life more difficult, the VA Caregiver Support Program (CSP) could provide meaningful benefits. The VA Caregiver Program... continue reading

What It Means to Have a 100 Percent VA Disability Rating

What It Means to Have a 100% VA Disability Rating

A 100% VA disability rating is called the “holy grail” of veteran’s benefits—and for good reason. Not only does it unlock the highest level of compensation, but it also opens the door to... continue reading

HYPERTENSIVE VASCULAR DISEASE VA RATING.

How the VA Rates Hypertensive Vascular Disease (HVD)

July 14, 2025

Hypertensive vascular disease (HVD) is a serious condition that affects many veterans, especially those who’ve lived with high blood pressure for years without adequate treatment. If you’ve... continue reading

Is Dehydration a VA Disability?

For many veterans, the link between dehydration and service-connected VA disability benefits isn’t obvious—because there’s no direct “dehydration” entry in the VA’s Schedule for Rating... continue reading

CAN YOU COLLECT VA DISABILITY AND SOCIAL SECURITY RETIREMENT AT THE SAME TIME?

Can You Collect VA Disability and Social Security Retirement Together?

July 11, 2025

Yes, you can collect VA disability and Social Security retirement benefits at the same time, without one reducing the other. This is great news for veterans approaching retirement who may... continue reading

Can TDIU Permanent and Total be Taken Away?

If you're receiving Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU), you might be wondering how secure your benefits are. So, can TDIU permanent and total be taken away? The short... continue reading

2026 VA Disability Payment Schedule

July 9, 2025

Wondering when your 2026 VA disability payment will hit your bank account? Here’s the deal fellow veterans: VA disability compensation for a given month is paid on the first business day of the... continue reading

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