This Quick Guide explains the VA bilateral factor and how it can directly impact your VA rating. The VA bilateral factor offers additional compensation to disabled veterans with health... continue reading
Category: VA Benefits Eligibility
Knee Replacement VA Disability: 5 Key Facts
This post covers five key facts every veteran should know about a knee replacement VA disability. It’s not uncommon for veterans to qualify for VA disability for knee replacement,... continue reading
What is “Willful Misconduct” for VA Disability Claims?
What the heck is willful misconduct? Willful misconduct is an act involving conscious wrongdoing or known prohibited action. A wrongful act is either inherently wrong or forbidden by... continue reading
What Happens If I Skip My VA C&P Exam?
Can I skip my VA C&P exam? What happens if I miss the C&P exam without giving the VA prior notice? Here’s the bottom line: If you don’t go to your scheduled C and P exam, the VA... continue reading
The VA 70/40 Rule — Simplified!
Understanding the rules and regulations governing VA ratings and compensation can be challenging. Navigating the rules and criteria of Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is no... continue reading
Non-Resident Disabled Veteran Hunting License by State
This post will cover the non-resident disabled veteran hunting license by state. We'll look at guidelines, prices, and restrictions for non-residents planning to hunt out of state. We'll also... continue reading
Full List of VA DBQ Forms (in PDF)
In this post, we've compiled the Complete List of VA DBQ Forms in downloadable PDF format. We'll also take a closer look at the purpose of VA DBQ forms and answer some common questions in the... continue reading
VA Individual Unemployability Fact Sheet
In this VA Individual Unemployability Fact Sheet, we highlight key facts about TDIU. We'll cover the benefits of TDIU, the prerequisites for qualifying for TDIU, and how to apply. We'll... continue reading
VA Overpayment Statute of Limitations
In this post, we'll explore the VA Overpayment Statute of Limitations, reasons why a VA overpayment occurs, and how to handle the overpayment. Extra money is nice, but what happens when the... continue reading
VA Disability and FAA Medical: Can I Be a Pilot and Get VA Disability Benefits?
You're here because you want to know if/how VA disability and FAA medical can potentially affect your career and flying status as an airline pilot. Let's first answer the nagging question: "Can... continue reading
Are Veterans Affairs Benefits Taxable?
If you’re wondering, “Are Veterans Affairs Benefits Taxable” this high-value blog post has everything you need to know! In accordance with 26 U.S. Code § 104, VA benefits payments are not... continue reading
2nd Generation Agent Orange Symptoms
In this post, we’ll explore 2nd Generation Agent Orange Symptoms (and also 3rd Generation Agent Orange Symptoms). The health effects of exposure to Agent Orange have been highly documented.... continue reading