Category: VA Benefits Eligibility

"Why did the VA reopen my claim?" Imagine you wake up with an email from the VA saying they've reopened your disability claim. You try to avoid panicking as you wonder, "Are they going to take my... continue reading

Do you qualify for a sacroiliitis VA disability rating? We can help guide you in the right direction! Sacroiliitis generally presents as lower back pain but can exhibit differently from person to... continue reading

In this post, we put together the pieces of the VA effective date puzzle. Your effective date has a huge impact on your VA disability benefits and an even bigger impact on whether or not the VA... continue reading

Did you know you might be able to service connect VA sleep apnea secondary to weight gain as an “interim link?” Yep, it’s true. While weight gain and obesity is not eligible for a VA... continue reading

No, you can’t get VA disability for obesity via direct service connection as there is no separate VA rating for obesity under the law. However, it is still possible to service connect obesity... continue reading

What are Nehmer Claims? Nehmer Claims are a crucial aspect of VA benefits concerning veterans exposed to Agent Orange during their service in Vietnam.  The term originates from a... continue reading

Disability ratings for VA benefits range from 0% to 100% with breaks at 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, and 90%. The VA will assign a "combined" rating percentage based upon the severity... continue reading

This guide will cover VA disability for neurological disorders, including common types found in veterans, and how much VA compensation you deserve based on how the VA rates these... continue reading

Just about every physical thing you do in the military can cause an ankle injury. Whether running on asphalt multiple days a week, long ruck marches, standing in line all day, rappelling out of... continue reading

Have you suffered a disability as a direct result of VA medical malpractice? Or is an existing disability worse because of your VA medical treatment? If you answered yes to either of these... continue reading

Are you a veteran with disabilities looking for support to cover the expenses of clothing related to your condition?  The VA Clothing Allowance might just be the assistance you need. In... continue reading