United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit BRUCE R. TAYLOR, Claimant-Appellant v. DENIS MCDONOUGH, SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, … More
Category: VA Disability Claims
MILITARY-VETERANS ADVOCACY v. SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, No. 2019-1600 ( Decided: July 30, 2021 ); We hold that all three regulations are …
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit MILITARY-VETERANS ADVOCACY,Petitionerv.SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS,Respondent 2019-1600 … MILITARY-VETERANS ADVOCACY v. SECRETARY … More
VA recognizes asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis as diseases presumed to be connected to burn pits
Veterans Will Now Have Presumptive Conditions for Burn Pit Exposure Veterans Will Now Have Presumptive Conditions for Burn Pit Exposure … More
Hall v. McDonough, No. 19-8717 (Decided October 18, 2021); The particular form a claimant submits—correct or otherwise—has no bearing on the Board’s …
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMSNo. 19-8717WALTER HALL, APPELLANT,V.DENIS MCDONOUGH,SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, APPELLEE.On … Hall v. McDonough, … More
VA Math: If the VA increased my disability rating, why didn’t my overall rating change?
Veterans who have multiple disabilities are often confused by how the VA obtains their overall disability rating. While it may … More
How to Check the Status of Your VA Disability Claim
If you’ve applied for VA disability benefits or have filed an appeal, it’s understandable to feel impatient. The VA is known … More
When Can I File for VA Disability?
Most veterans are allowed to begin their claim between 180-90 days before separation from military service through the Benefits Delivery … More
Medical Records and Evidence You Need to Support Your VA Disability Claim or Appeal
In order to receive disability compensation from the VA, you will need to demonstrate that you were honorably discharged from … More
3 Things to Look for in Your VA Disability C File(Claims File)
Errors Missing information Documents and facts to help your claim Your C File, also known as your Claims File, is … More
Can You Make Too Much Money to Get VA Disability Benefits?
We all owe a debt of gratitude to United States veterans. When many of us were at home, making a … More
Clear and Unmistakable Error: VA Disability Claim CUE Process and Timeline
Process and Timeline The Veteran Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (AMA) was created to streamline the process for … More
Insomnia VA Rating and Disability Rating for Sleep Disturbances
The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) is responsible for compensating military veterans who received a disability during their time … More
VA Disability Rating for Neck Pain: Cervical Spine, Neck Arthritis, Radiculopathy and Cervicalgia VA Rating
VA Disability Rating for Neck Pain (Cervicalgia), Cervical Spine Pain, & Neck Arthritis The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) views conditions … More
VA Disability Claim Complete: When Do I Get Paid?
It’s important to remember that your effective date only matters if your claim is approved by VA. If your claim … More
VA Disability Claim Back Pay
VA disability back pay is the money owed to a veteran that the VA should have been paying them from … More
VA Rating for Knee Pain: VA Knee Rating Chart and VA Secondary Conditions to Knee Pain
Many veterans who served in the military develop pain in their knees and lower legs due to their time in … More
Getting A Proposal to Reduce VA Disability Benefits: Request A Personal Hearing ASAP!
Many veterans with VA disability claims are familiar with the VA’s reevaluation process. Whenever the VA determines that there is a … More
How To Respond To A Supplemental Statement Of The Case (SSOC)
Under the legacy appeals system, veterans are sent a Supplemental Statement Of The Case (SSOC) by the agency of original … More
What to Expect at a VA Disability Benefits Board Of Veterans Appeals(BVA) Hearing
The prospect of a hearing before a Veteran Law Judge (“VLJ”) may seem intimidating even for the most experienced, veterans … More
The VA’s Duty to Maximize Veterans Benefits
By regulation, the VA has a duty to grant “every benefit that can be supported in law.”