Are you considering applying for TDIU And Vocational Rehab Benefits (VR&E)? Veterans can certainly ask for Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) and Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits. But (and you probably knew a “but” was coming) these programs address two different needs. As the name implies, TDIU benefits compensate individuals who cannot […]
Here you may learn of the five types of SMC or Special Monthly Compensation Benefits. In most cases, the VA disability rating system determines the amount of monthly compensation that disabled Veterans receive. However, according to the VA, some disabilities are so severe that the normal rating system does not really apply. Generally, SMC payments […]
What are the qualifying factors for the Presumptive Service Connection? Monsanto’s Agent Orange, an extremely powerful defoliant, was widely used by the U.S. military throughout much of the mid and late 20th century. It killed plants quickly, which explains its widespread use in Vietnam during the 1960s and 70s. Unfortunately, it killed people too, or […]
VA virtual hearings and telemedicine have become increasing popular in recent days. In April 2020, at the height of the spring 2020 coronavirus quarantines, lawmakers approved the VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act. As a result, any room with a stable WiFi connection is a possible location for the Board of Veterans Appeals. Veterans can choose to […]
In 2020, has there been any improvement to the current wait times at the BVA? The much ballyhooed Appeals Modernization Act promised to return the Veterans Administration disability system to Abraham Lincoln’s vision. A vision of a way “to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan.” […]
A CAVC WIN Success Story In this article, we explain the claims process and go over what it takes to successfully appeal for CAVC win. The Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA) resolves many disability cases. The crowded BVA docket resulted in long delays, and was one of the driving forces behind the 2017 Appeals Modernization […]
Understanding TDIU Application And Proof This article explores some TDIU Application And Proof nuts and bolts. In many cases, the VA percentage rating system is an excellent way to determine the extent of disability and the appropriate amount of benefits. But in many instances, the rigid rating system does not capture the full extent of […]
Who Qualifies for VA DIC Benefits? Understanding VA DIC benefits. DIC stands for Dependency Indemnity Compensation. Qualified surviving spouses, children, or parents of a deceased veteran or service member may receive a tax-free, monetary benefit. In 2019, the Veterans Administration significantly expanded the Dependency Indemnity Compensation program. The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act extended […]
A PTSD Compensation Success Story What is necessary to build a successful PTSD Compensation claim? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) claims are quite complex. The brain can tend to hide its own injuries, so when VA doctors ask about symptoms, Veterans often minimize the obstacles they face in their everyday lives. Moreover, PTSD is difficult to […]
What Does the Law Say About TDIU Effective Dates? It is critical to understand the legal aspects concerning TDIU Effective Dates. The proper backdating of a Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability claim, as well as the correct understanding of the nature of these claims, could mean thousands of dollars in additional benefits for your […]