Three Elements of a VA Disability Radiation Exposure Claim Here we detail the three elements of a VA disability radiation exposure claim. During the early Cold War, exposure to nuclear radiation possibly affected hundreds of thousands of veterans. This danger did not end with the 1963 Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Military commanders frequently required […]
VA Benefits for Toxic Exposure at Fort McClellan Learn about VA Benefits for Toxic Exposure at Fort McClellan. For some reason, the Veterans Administration is typically reluctant to approve benefits in toxic exposure cases. Agent Orange is a good example. Over 50 years after the military stopped using this dangerous herbicide, many Veterans are still […]
Veterans subjected to radiation exposure at Enewetak Atoll and the Marshall Islands may be eligible for VA disability benefits. In the early days of the Cold War, mostly during the 1950s, the United States and other nuclear powers routinely conducted atmospheric tests of weapons like hydrogen bombs. Most U.S. testing occurred in the Marshall Islands, […]
What is a PTSD Nexus Letter? This article helps to understand what PTSD Nexus Letter is. Additional information provided is how it helps your case and what you need to complete one. The link (nexus) between past service and a current disability is usually the most difficult element to establish in a Veterans Administration benefits […]
What is a PTSD Review DBQ? This article answers the questions, “What is a PTSD Review DBQ?” and “Can it Help My Case?”. A PTSD DBQ (Disability Benefits Questionnaires) is a relatively recent addition to a C&P medical examination. DBQs can also be part of TDIU claims. That is quite a few acronyms, so let […]
TDIU Benefits Plus Odd Jobs Incomes Can a veteran be disqualified for collecting TDIU Benefits plus odd jobs incomes? Many disabled Veterans do whatever they can to make ends meet. Often, their physical or mental disabilities prevent them from working a traditional 9-to-5 job. They may not even be able to work a steady part-time […]
Does a Protected Work Environment Affect TDIU VA Disability Benefits? Many veterans ask how does a protected work environment affect TDIU VA disability benefits? In the Veterans Administration benefit context, applicants can be working and still be unemployable, according to the Code of Federal Regulations. Many disabled Veterans only work a few hours a week […]
Individual Unemployability (IU/TDIU) with Marginal Employment Can You Qualify for Individual Unemployability (IU/TDIU) with Marginal Employment? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20% of all Veterans have a recognized disability. Many of these cases are partial disability matters. As such, many Veterans believe they are only entitled to partial benefits. With regards to […]
How Does the Sedentary Employment Doctrine Affect TDIU Cases? This article discusses the affect the Sedentary Employment Doctrine has on TDIU cases. In the minds of many claims examiners “sedentary employment” is synonymous with “light-duty employment.” So, they often use the sedentary employment provision to deny benefits in Total Disability Due To Individual Unemployability (TDIU) […]
TDIU Denied Due To Old Age or Retirement? Can the VA have your claim for TDIU denied due to old age or retirement? The “Disability” in a “Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability” (TDIU) claim must be a service-related disability. According to 38 C.F.R. § 4.19, the claims examiner may not consider age in TDIU […]
