According to the VA’s M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual , Veterans may submit a specific request for Permanent & Total(P&T) status related to receipt of compensation benefits.
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Month: January 2020
Did You Know: LCSWs & VA Mental Health DBQs
Did you know that in certain circumstances a LCSW(licensed clinical social worker) can complete a Mental Health DBQ? Here’s what the VA’s M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual says about it: “The following credentialed mental health professionals are qualified to perform C&P mental disorder review examinations or examinations in claims for increased evaluations of service-connected (SC) mental …
VA Disability Ratings for Headaches & Migraines
If you have experienced headaches or migraines in or since your time of service, you can file a claim with the possibility of receiving one of the following disability ratings for compensation from the VA: 50%- If you suffer from frequent, prolonged attacks that are fully prostrating (making you have to lay down), leaving you …
What is a BVA Remand and How Long Does It Take?
When the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, also known as the Board or the BVA, makes a decision on your appeal, they can grant, deny, or remand your claim. If your claim (or a specific issue from your claim) is remanded, it will be sent back to your local VA Regional Office for further evidence collection …
The Top 5 Most Common VA Disability Claims
Disability claims are on the rise among veterans. Overall, there was an 8% increase in the number of disability claims amongst veterans from 2017 to 2018. Despite the number of disabilities facing former service members, approximately 25% of these claims stem from the following top five most common conditions affecting veterans: Tinnitus Tinnitus refers to …