TDIU Extraschedular Claim Under 38 CFR 4.16(b) What is a TDIU Extraschedular Claim Under 38 CFR 4.16(b)? While the Veterans Administration can be rather good at assessing disability ratings, there are a number of situations that do not fit neatly into numerical categories. For example, a Veteran might sustain a leg injury which causes a […]
A Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE) is a special and rare type of error. It involves a situation where the correct facts, as known at the time, were not before the VA, or the application of the law and regulations in effect at the time of the VA’s decision was incorrect. Absent a showing of […]
Following The Impact Of PTSD Through The Years The impact of PTSD through the years has been mirrored in the motion picture business. 2019’s Rambo: Last Blood ended the John Rambo saga. When the character, Rambo, first appeared in 1982’s First Blood, PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder tormented him. He was unable to control his […]
Have you been denied DIC benefits by the VA and wish to reopen your claim? Many people come to our office with this question. In a nutshell, they must file VA Form 0995 and present new, relevant evidence. But there is a bit more to it. Frequently, survivors of Veterans submit their Dependency Indemnity Compensation […]
The BVA Denied My Claim: What Are My Options Under The AMA? You may be asking what should I do after the BVA denied my claim. In some situations, an appearance before the Board of Veterans Appeals is the end of a VA benefits claim. The BVA is basically an arbitrator. The Board hears arguments […]
What Are The Top Five FAQs About TDIU Benefits We are providing this summary of the top five FAQs about TDIU Benefits to assist veterans in setting expectations when filing their claims. Often, a 100% disability rating is a reasonable goal in a VA disability claim. The rating is typically based in large part on […]
What Are My Options When The C&P Doctor Derails A TDIU Application? It’s not the last chance when a C&P Doctor Derails A TDIU Application. Most Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) claimants must submit to Compensation and Pension medical examinations to determine the extent of their disabilities. Frequently, Compensation and Pension doctors do […]
It’s vital to know the difference between SMC(k) and SMC(s). All service-related disabilities are serious, but the Veterans Administration considers some more serious than others. Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) might be available in these situations. The additional money helps Veterans and their families cope with extreme disabilities. Technically, the VA should automatically give SMC benefits […]
This article covers the most common Agent Orange conditions. There is an extensive list of conditions related to Agent Orange and here we deal with the most prominent. During much of the Vietnam War, the military used defoliants which were used to help expose enemy sanctuaries and supply routes. The manufacturing process for these herbicides, […]
If I Win My BVA Appeal, What Happens Next Under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) System? In 2018, lawmakers approved the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA). The AMA is designed to expedite the disability benefits appeals process in a Veteran-friendly way. These benefits for a 100% disability start at $$3,106.04/mo. and can be more with dependents […]