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Category: Benefits
What To Do After Winning A VA Claim
What should veterans do after winning a disability compensation claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs? There are several areas to consider, but first and foremost you should remember that the VA claims process is always subject to revision and change based on current or future legislation, procedural updates, funding issues, etc. Double Check The …
What is a Deferred Decision in a VA Disability Claim?
A deferred decision in a VA Disability Claim just means that the decision is delayed. Usually it is delayed for further development like ordering an exam for the condition that is deferred. For instance, when you filled for benefits, you may have filed for VA Disability Depression, Back Pain, Headaches, and bilateral(both left and right) Hip Pain. The …
What is a Veterans Disability Claim? What Amount of Benefits Is Paid?
Veterans disability claims can result in monthly payments made to a veteran to compensate them for a service-related disability, whether full or partial. They are not automatic. A disabled former service member must apply in order to receive the benefit. Who Qualifies? United States veterans of any branch of the military are qualified to apply; as …
The Top 4 Reasons to Get A VA Disability Claims Representative
It is not uncommon to hear people ask the question: “Why should I have representation in handling my VA claim?” The answer boils down to a simple premise: because the claim process can be extremely maddening. The VA disability claims process is intended to be non-adversarial. For the most part it is. Some people can …
Veteran’s Total Disability Due to Individual Unemployability Claims
Veterans may qualify for payment at a 100 percent rating if they meet certain criteria and are unable to work due to their service-connected conditions. This is called Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability, which is often shortened to TDIU or even just IU. For a veteran to qualify for Total Disability due to Individual …
What Can I Expect During An Informal Conference For A VA Disability Higher Level Review?
When a veteran appeals a rating decision he or she can opt to have a Decision Review Officer (DRO) review the appeal in what is called a Higher Level Review(HLR). The veteran can elect to have an” informal conference” as a part of their HLR. This gives the veteran or their representative a chance to …
The Top 3 VA Disability Claims Facebook Groups For Veterans
There are literally hundreds of thousands of different Facebook groups for all various types of purposes. Did you know there are specific ones geared toward veterans claims? It may be worthwhile for you to join as the sharing of information among veterans has helped many veterans get what they deserve out of the VA. Here …
How To Appeal A VA Disability Claim Rating in the New 2019 VA Appeals System
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 …
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 …
The Top 10 Features of eBenefits for Veterans
eBenefits (www.ebenefits.va.gov) is a joint VA/DoD Web portal that provides self-service capabilities to Veterans, Service members, their families, and caregivers. The site provides a secure, single, personalized online point of entry to access numerous VA and DoD applications and services and offers access to over 50 self-service tools (through online transactions, without needing to call …
How To Apply For VA Disability: Filing A VA Claim 101
There are four different ways to apply for VA disability benefits depending on the type of benefit you are seeking which include: Working with an accredited representative or claims agent. Going to a VA regional office and have a VA employee assist you. To find the VA regional office nearest you, use the Veterans Affairs National Facilities …
Independent Medical Opinions & Nexus Letters
A “nexus letter” is a document prepared for a claimant by a medical professional that explicitly connects an in-service event to the current medical condition for which a claimant is seeking compensation. A claimant is not required to submit a nexus letter, but such a letter can make the difference between an award and a …