The Top Three Questions About VA Disability  Are you wondering if you qualify for VA disability compensation? If you or a loved one are interested in applying for this benefit, today’s article is for you. Our experts review the 3 most commonly asked questions about VA disability. 1. What is VA disability compensation? S ometimes also called “VA disability”, VA disability compensation is a monthly tax-free payment for injuries sustained as a direct result of serving in the military [1]. You can also file for benefits if your time in service made an existing condition worse.  Both physica ..read more

3 Things You Need to Know About Spousal SSI No one plans to work for the rest of their life. In 1935, the United States decided to take care of the citizens that spent their lives working to support their family and their country. That is why when you reach 62 years old, you are able to begin receiving a monthly insurance check from the Social Security Administration. Benefit collectors can be business owners or if you are self-employed. You can even decide to work until 62 or continue to work until 70.  But, what about spouses? You may not know this, but spouses may be able to claim S ..read more

Your Claim Was Denied...Now What? So, you know the difference between SSDI and SSI . You have talked to a Veteran Service Representative (VSR) and opened a claim. You filled out the forms and gave the VA your service records within the year. And after waiting months, you received a letter that you don’t agree with! This decision letter says that the Veterans Administration Examiner looked at all of your documents and believe that your injuries are not related to your service. Now what? If you rec eive a decision letter with a rejection of your claim from the Veterans Administration, you may ..read more

Service-related disabilities can make it hard for a veteran to keep steady work. Through VA Form 21-8940 , they may be able to apply for more benefits. This is based on their individual unemployability (IU). IU is a part of the VA disability compensation program. If qualified, one may be able to access higher disability benefits. At the same level as a veteran that has a 100% disability rating.  How Total Disability Based On Individual Unemployability (TDIU) Works? To be eligible, one must meet certain disability standards. This is as per the VA individual unemployability fact sheet ..read more

Step 1: Preparation Step 2: Submitting the VA Claim  eBenefits.va.gov Step 3: The VA Claim Under Review  Step 4: The Gathering of Evidence & the VA Evidence Review Process  Step 5: The VA Decision  Step 6: The VA Notification is Prepared  Step 10: Contact an Accredited VA Lawyer  VA accredited attorney ..read more