The various challenges faced by VA adjudicators result in lots of opportunities for error to be committed. The rather narrow focus of VA decision makers, who are operating inside a box defined by their manual, leads to an utter lack of imagination or tolerance for anything out of the ordinary, which also yields erroneous and …
Month: May 2019
The Little Known Way to Extend Your VA Claim Appeal Period
Have you gotten a VA decision that you disagree with? Any unfavorable adjudicative decision by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may be appealed to the agency with a supplemental claim or higher level review, to the Board of Veterans Appeals with a Notice of Disagreement, and if the denial continues, to the U.S. Court of Appeals far Veterans …
VA Disability Compensation: How To Get Increased Monthly Pay for Your Dependent Parent(s)
What is a Dependent Parent Benefit? A Veteran whose parent(s) are dependent upon him or her for financial support may be paid additional monthly benefits. The dependent parent benefit is paid based on need. The parental relationship must be established, and it must be verified that the parents are financially dependent upon the Veteran in …