Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, is excited to announce that we are teaming up with Discovery World on Market to sponsor free admission to the Blue Star Museum for all active-duty military families AND we will be sponsoring free museum admission to any Veterans and their families! Our Veterans and active-duty military members are so important to us, and we are thrilled at this opportunity to give back with the help of Discovery World on Market. 2024 Blue Star Museum Programs We will be sponsoring free admission starting on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18th, 2024, through Labor Day, Monday, Septe ..read more

Veterans of the Gulf War have faced a variety of challenges, including the physical demands of military service and environmental exposure associated with combat deployment. Among the most common challenges are the development of fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Before diving into the context of the Gulf War Veterans’ experiences with these health challenges, it is essential to understand the causes and symptoms of IBS and fibromyalgia. Understanding Fibromyalgia and IBS Fibromyalgia is an unexplained chronic condition that is often characterized by pain, fatigue, sleep disturb ..read more

Veterans are an essential part of our country, selflessly serving to protect us. However, even Veterans are not safe from scams and fraudsters who wish to take advantage of them. With the rise in Camp Lejeune phishing scams due to recent legislation, our skilled VA disability advocates have some tips to protect your information. What is the Camp Lejeune Justice Act? The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) was signed into law in 2022 by President Biden as a piece of the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. The CLJA allows Veterans and family members to file a new claim w ..read more

Migraines and sleep apnea affect millions of people every year, either independently or together. The combination of having both conditions can be debilitating, especially for Veterans who are adapting to their lives outside of military service. If migraines and sleep apnea constantly disrupt your ability to rest or sleep, you may be eligible to obtain disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Here is how to identify each symptom and gain access to these benefits. Veterans With Migraines Migraines can be defined as headaches that have an intense pain on one specific par ..read more

Although calculating your Veteran disability rating is straightforward if you only have one disability, it gets very confusing if you try to follow the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) logic for multiple ratings. That is why our law firm created a VA Disability Calculator to help you check what your benefit payments should be each month. The calculator is easy to use. We have done the math for you so you can be confident you are getting an accurate estimate. Instead of adding real, whole numbers that represent your percentage of disability, the VA has created an equation that figures o ..read more

Are you a Veteran suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? If so, you may be eligible for compensation through the VA’s disability benefits programs. The amount of compensation and access to the disability programs will depend on how severe your condition is. GERD occurs when you have acid reflux regularly, and it may present itself as heartburn or pain in your upper chest or abdomen. This condition is very common for Veterans and could be a result of PTSD, anxiety, or depression. If GERD is getting in the way of your everyday life, you deserve to be compensated. Is Your GERD a D ..read more

Unfortunately, chronic conditions are a common side effect of military service for Veterans across the U.S. From heart disease to arthritis, Veterans are at an even higher likelihood for various diseases because of the conditions they were living under while serving their country. Some of these conditions can even result in other chronic conditions, depending on the severity of the first condition and how it was treated. One such condition is diabetes which can lead to peripheral neuropathy. You might be able to secure disability compensation if this condition manifested from your time in the ..read more

Disability benefits for Veterans and their dependents will differ year to year, so it is important to keep track of the amount of monthly benefits you are getting according to the level of your disability. In other words,  a Veteran whose rating is 30%, which translates to a moderate level of impairment because of service-related issues, will result in less compensation than someone with a 100% rating, which indicates severe impairment and total disability. Further, a Veteran’s monthly disability can be adjusted based on the number of dependents they have – with a minimum rating of only 3 ..read more

The VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) disability checks compensate Veterans injured during or due to their service. These checks are provided as monthly payments that vary depending on the severity of the disability you face. Disability ratings are given in increments of 10%, so a rating of 10% indicates the lowest disability level while 100%  is the maximum allowable rating. The payments also vary when spouses and dependents/children are taken into consideration. In order to keep up with rising prices, every year the VA determines how much the benefits will increase. Read on to learn a ..read more

The Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for approving and providing benefits for Veterans’ disability claims. In addition to firearm injuries, benefits can be awarded after potential exposure to toxic substances, or “TERA participation.” TERA stands for Toxic Risk Exposure Activity. A TERA medical opinion is a medical exam to see if a Veteran possibly participated in a toxic risk exposure activity for PACT Act-related claims. The PACT Act provides clear details on the types of disabilities that can qualify someone for VA benefits, especially those that are related to hazardous toxic ..read more