Veterans Disability Info Blog

If a veteran’s service-connected disability prevents gainful employment, then the veteran may be entitled to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) under certain circumstances. Specifically, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will look to see if the veteran...

A Statement of the Case is an explanation given by the VA of the decision made on a Veterans case. The SOC is sent to a Veteran who had previously filed a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) on an earlier VA decision. The SOC applies to legacy cases only.
The Statement of the Case (SOC) is an...

The VA refers to a few perks as "Special Claims," and Clothing Allowance is one of these special claims. As with other "Special Claims," determining whether you are entitled and how to apply for these benefits may be difficult to ascertain. But we’ll clarify that for you in this...

Congress has created the Persian Gulf War Syndrome Compensation Act to provide benefits and compensation for Veterans who have been diagnosed with Persian Gulf War Syndrome. The act allows Veterans to file a claim for benefits if they can show that they have been diagnosed with one of the...

Temporary Disability Retired (TDR) service members are those who have a medical condition that is not yet stable enough to receive a permanent rating under the provisions of 10 U.S. Code § 1202 and § 1205. "Temporary" does not imply that the condition will go away, but instead indicates...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the U.S. government agency responsible for providing benefits and services to Veterans and their families. Veterans may be eligible for a range of benefits, including disability compensation, education assistance, home loans, life insurance, and burial...

The United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (USCAVC) is a federal court that hears appeals from veterans who have received final denials by the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA). The USCAVC is made up of nine judges (as of 2022), who are appointed by the President and confirmed by the...

The earliest American military bases in the Vietnam War theater of operations were created in Thailand. The gallant men and women stationed there were mostly "boots on the ground". As a result, they were exposed to many hazards and the same herbicides employed in Vietnam. It's thus common for...

In Alabama, there is a possibility that those who served at Fort McClellan may have been exposed to toxic chemicals and radioactive materials.
During World War I, the Alabama military station of Fort McClellan served as a training ground for American troops. As time went on, the installation...

When it comes to receiving compensation for injuries incurred in the line of duty, many disabled Veterans find it difficult to navigate the system. An experienced Veterans benefits lawyer who represents Arkansas veterans should be hired. The application procedure for these benefits is complicated,...