As we look ahead to 2025, Congress has just approved a 2.5% bump to monthly payment rates for veterans receiving disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This adjustment aims to help veterans keep pace with inflation and the rising costs of everyday living.   Understanding COLA and Its Impact on VA Benefits... read more The post 2025 VA Disability Payment Rates: 2.5% Increase Explained appeared first on Attorney Gregory M. Rada ..read more

A joint venture is an opportunity for your business to expand without all the expense and risk of doing that on its own. One or more other companies are working with you to exploit possibilities that you can’t or don’t want to handle on their own. An effective contract allows the parties to reap the... read more The post Joint Venture Contract Protects Your Interest appeared first on Attorney Gregory M. Rada ..read more

Special education classrooms are designed to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities as a Title lX lawyer can share. These classrooms provide tailored support, ensuring that each student has the opportunity to succeed in their learning. In this blog, our friends at K Altman Law will discuss the different types of special education... read more The post Different Types Of Special Ed Classrooms appeared first on Attorney Gregory M. Rada ..read more

Losing a loved one is an incredibly difficult experience, and when the death is caused by someone else’s negligence or intentional actions, the emotional and financial toll can be overwhelming. In such cases, family members may have the right to seek justice by filing a wrongful death claim. These legal claims allow the surviving family... read more The post Who Can File A Wrongful Death Claim And Why You Need A Lawyer appeared first on Attorney Gregory M. Rada ..read more

In January 2024, the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims issued a decision in LaBruzza v. McDonough, 37 Vet. App. 111 (2024). This decision provided additional guidance as to the definition of the “protected work environment” exception regarding entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (a TDIU or IU). This post... read more The post Updated Definition of a Protected Work Environment for TDIU appeared first on Attorney Gregory M. Rada ..read more

Recent developments in Virginia have brought attention to the ongoing challenges that veterans face when seeking disability benefits. As veterans’ needs continue to evolve, so do the legal landscapes surrounding their benefits. This has significant implications for those seeking disability claims in Virginia, particularly when it comes to navigating the intricacies of the VA system.... read more The post Legislative Changes Impacting Vet Disability Claims appeared first on Attorney Gregory M. Rada ..read more

As of  May 19, 2024, the VA updated its rating criteria for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a condition that affects many veterans. This post will help you understand what IBS is, the new rating criteria, and how it might affect your VA disability benefits. Watch our YouTube video on these recent changes, or read on... read more The post Understanding the New 2024 VA Rating Criteria for IBS appeared first on Attorney Gregory M. Rada ..read more

As of  May 19, 2024, the VA updated its rating criteria for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a condition that affects many veterans. These changes are significant and impact the way GERD  is evaluated. This post will help you understand what GERD is, the new rating criteria, and how it might affect your VA disability benefits.... read more The post Understanding the New 2024 VA Rating Criteria for GERD appeared first on Attorney Gregory M. Rada ..read more

Recent changes in Veterans Affairs (VA) law have brought significant updates to how Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) claims are evaluated and processed. As our TDIU Lawyer can explain, these legal adjustments are designed to streamline the claims process, but they also present new challenges and opportunities for veterans seeking disability benefits. As a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Rada can relate to his clients, and as a disabled veteran, he also has special insight into the disability claims process. He understands how crucial it is for veterans and their families t ..read more

Securing Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) benefits can be a lifeline for veterans who are unable to work due to service-connected disabilities. However as our TDIU Lawyer Gregory M. Rada learned through a very challenging personal experience, the path to obtaining these benefits is often fraught with challenges, largely due to common errors made during the claims process. His experience was a drawn-out ordeal that took eight years from initial claim to completion, so he understands the consequences of filing a VA disability claim without adequate preparation or legal counsel ..read more