Why Is Your VA Claim Stuck In the Gathering of Evidence Stage? The VA has a number of benefits available for veterans. From home loans to disability compensation, you get a varied range of benefits from the VA. However, some veterans don’t understand the disability claim process, which must take place first in order to unlock many of these benefits. Some veterans think that they can just submit the claim and the VA will provide the compensation automatically but that is not the case. You will have to submit claim supporting evidence and draw attention to the supporting documentation in the pr ..read more

Veterans Should Now Easily Upload, Submit & Track Their VA Claims Evidence Documents Online Filing a claim online? QuickSubmit has replaced Direct Upload as the online tool to share documents with VA’s Evidence Intake Center. Veterans, service members, their family members, VA employees, and business partners will have access to the most efficient way to submit documents and evidence to VA. Improved access to your files QuickSubmit provides a fast and effective alternative to faxing or mailing your documents while also maintaining a record of your uploads. It uses the latest technologies ..read more

A service-connected disability is an impairment or illness that was caused and sustained while you were on active military service. Your injuries can be service-connected no matter if the injuries sustained were on duty or off-duty. For example, a knee injury sustained while playing sports off duty was exacerbated by military service or was caused by circumstances that are themselves service-connected. An injury or sickness sustained while serving our country may have an impact on your capacity to support yourself and your family in the upcoming times. Service-connected disability compensatio ..read more

Each VA claim is unique. Even if two veterans have an identical medical condition, the VA may award them a different rating. To make matters even more perplexing, one of the veterans may be granted benefits while the other is rejected. Why? The success or failure of a claim is determined by a variety of variables. It is crucial to have proof. Evidence demonstrating your injuries and establishing a service connection should be included in your claim. You must demonstrate the connection between your illness and how it manifested as a result of your military service. To create a compelling VA di ..read more

The VA believes that certain impairments identified in veterans were caused by their time in the military. Veterans can receive income under the VA's disability compensation payments program if they have a disability as a consequence of a service-related injury. To be eligible for benefits, you must show that you are currently disabled, that your disability is related to your service on active duty, and that you were discharged from the military under honorable terms. Certain conditions, on the other hand, would automatically entitle a former serviceperson to benefits. Presumptive service-con ..read more

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https://video.wixstatic.com/video/352a87_0714295e1ded49f3bb83a26680265302/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 A “nexus” for a veterans disability claim is a link or connection between two or more things. The purpose of the NEXUS letter is to make the connection between your (the veteran's) current medical condition and either a service-connected condition or to an event related to your military service. A successful nexus letter is drafted by a medical professional, has an affirming statement reviewing the veteran’s medical history, provides supporting evidence, references to medical research, and ends with sp ..read more

After you’ve filled out the claim form, made the phone call or visited your local VA regional office, all you can do is wait for the final verdict on your VA disability claim. Yet it can be a lengthy wait while your application is being processed and your claim is being reviewed. Veterans may be wondering just how long they may be waiting. And with so many needed health benefits on hold until they hear back, it’s understandable as to why veterans may want to know where their claim is in the process and how much longer they have to wait. However, it should be noted that there are many factors ..read more

VA DIC Is a series of payments made by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to widows and widowers who have dependents with them when their veteran spouse dies. Having knowledge about this program and what it does for surviving spouses can help you determine whether you need to pursue it or not. Are you looking for what VA Death and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is and wondering if you qualify? You’re not alone. I found the process of applying for VA DIC a little confusing and intimidating at first. There are many forms to be filled out, circumstances to be considered, and rules to be follow ..read more

https://video.wixstatic.com/video/352a87_67c231d542924eb3b2e4e67a7672a9d9/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 If you are a veteran and have been injured or became ill during your military service, you may be eligible for VA disability benefits. The VA disability compensation program offers a monthly tax-free payment to eligible veterans who were disabled by injuries or diseases that occurred or worsened during their military service. You may qualify for VA disability benefits for physical and mental disabilities that happened or became worse while on active duty. How do you apply for VA disability claims? Read ..read more