2024 Government Shutdown and Your VA Benefits: What Veterans Need to Know!
Category: VA Benefits Eligibility
A government shutdown can cause uncertainty and anxiety, especially for veterans who rely on critical VA benefits and services. While certain VA benefits programs and essential operations remain... continue reading
Grants for Veterans with PTSD: Get the Money You Deserve
If you are searching online for grants for veterans with PTSD, you may have surrendered your search due to the sea of information and government red tape involved in finding a grant you qualify for... continue reading
VA C&P Exam for Sinusitis: What to Expect and How to Prepare!
In this article, VA disability expert Brian Reese explains what to expect and how to prepare for a VA C&P exam for sinusitis. After you’ve filed a VA... continue reading
LGBTQ+ Veterans Benefits Explained
The VA is steadfast in its commitment to serving all eligible service members, Veterans, and their families. Recognizing the diversity of this community, the VA ensures fair and equitable access... continue reading
How to Get a VA Rating for Insomnia Secondary to Tinnitus (Up to 100%)
You may be eligible for a VA rating for insomnia secondary to tinnitus if you can prove your service-connected tinnitus caused your insomnia. Many veterans experience sleepless nights... continue reading
VA Benefits Eligibility Chart by Discharge Status
Navigating the myriad of VA benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when your discharge status plays a critical role in determining what you’re eligible for. Your discharge characterization... continue reading
Can the VA Deny a Presumptive Disability Claim for Benefits?
Yes, the VA can deny a presumptive disability claim for a variety of reasons. Presumptive conditions are intended to make it easier for veterans to secure VA disability benefits by eliminating... continue reading
How to Check If Your VA Disability Rating is 100% Permanent and Total (P&T)
Understanding whether you were awarded 100 percent Permanent and Total (P&T) disability status is critical to unlocking a host of additional VA disability benefits for you and your... continue reading
Sleep Apnea Secondary to Depression and Anxiety: Is There a Connection for VA Disability?
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that impacts breathing during sleep, leading to a host of physical and mental health issues. But did you know that depression and anxiety—two of the most... continue reading
The VA Disability Increase Timeline Explained
You’ve filed your VA disability increase claim and now you’re wondering about the expected timeline for a rating decision. The good news is simple increase claims filed as Fully Developed... continue reading
Understanding the VA Preparation for Decision Stage
The VA preparation for decision stage is the fifth step of the VA claim process and is when the VA prepares to decide on your claim based on submitted evidence. This post will answer... continue reading
How Long Does It Take For a VA Claim Decision?
You’ve submitted your VA disability claim and now you’re wondering how long it takes to get a rating decision. The good news is the VA is deciding claims faster right now. And the number... continue reading