Veterans Discharged Under ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ Are Now Eligible for VA...
Veterans discharged for their sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy are now eligible for all Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. The VA...
View ArticleCan the VA Reduce Your Disability Benefits? What to Know About a...
Did you know that it’s possible for the Department of Veteran Affairs to reduce your VA disability rating? When the VA gives you a service-connected disability rating, it retains the right to...
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VA Math – How to Determine VA Combined Rating
Table of ContentsOverview of VA Disability RatingsHow the VA Rates Multiple DisabilitiesCalculate Combined Disability Ratings Using VA MathVA Combined Rating TableHow to Read the VA Combined...
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How to File a VA Disability Claim
Table of ContentsEligibility Requirements for VA Disability CompensationHow to Prepare Before Filing a VA Disability Claim1. Document and Save Everything2. Ask for Your Records and Review Them3. Reach...
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How VA Disability Compensation Affects Military Retirement Pay
If you have a Department of Veterans Affairs service-connected disability rating of 10% or higher, you are eligible to receive a monthly compensation check from the VA. The monthly compensation...
View ArticleCovid-19 VA Disability Claims: What You Should Know
More than 57,000 National Guard and reserve military members went on active duty orders to aid federal Covid-19 response efforts in early 2020, according to a Department of Defense Inspector General’s...
View ArticleHow the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit Works
Military members, veterans, civilian contractors and family members who served at Camp LeJeune between Aug. 1, 1953 and Dec. 31, 1987 can seek compensation for diseases associated with toxic water...
View ArticleSocial Security Disability Benefits Explained
There are several variations of Social Security benefits, including two kinds of disability insurance you can receive before you reach retirement age. Social Security Disability Insurance pays...
View ArticleUnderstanding Veteran’s Disability and Taxes: Is VA Disability Taxable?
Military veterans with a service-related disability are often eligible for a wide array of benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Those who receive benefits often have questions...
View Article2024 VA Service-Connected Disability Rates
Table of ContentsWill Disabled Veterans Get a VA Pay Increase In 2024?2024 VA Disability Pay ChartsVeteran OnlyVA Disability Rates: 10% – 20% (No Dependents)VA Disability Rates: 30% – 60% Without...
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