Veterans Disability Info Blog

Securing Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits is an intricate legal process that requires knowledge of medical evidence and a thorough understanding of federal regulations. Because the process of receiving VA benefits is unintuitive and riddled with legal traps and sneaky deadlines, Veterans are often left wondering whether they need to […]

If you are a disabled veteran, every penny counts. Luckily, when it comes to hiring an experienced VA disability lawyer, the legal fees are surprisingly straightforward and involve no out-of-pocket costs. In some circumstances, the government may be responsible for paying your attorney fees for you. Do I Have to […]

Even if your VA disability benefits claim has been denied, the Department of Veterans Affairs is legally obligated to reopen your case if newly discovered military documents emerge. This means that an old, denied VA disability claim can be approved. In some cases, it could be approved years or even […]

Many National Guard members assume they do not qualify for VA disability benefits unless they were deployed overseas or served full-time on active duty. However, that isn’t how disability benefits work. Your National Guard service could potentially qualify you for VA benefits, but the eligibility rules aren’t always clear. It’s […]

Attorney Eric Gang has been recognized as a 2026 Global Award winner by Leaders in Law. This honor highlights his continued work representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. Receiving a lawyer-driver award of this magnitude is a sign for potential clients that Attorney Gang can be trusted due to […]

Soldiers going through the Army’s disability evaluation process are facing a major change. Due to significant staffing reductions, the Office of Soldiers’ Counsel, or OSC, has sharply limited the legal assistance it provides to service members facing medical separation or retirement (starting this July). For many soldiers, this means figuring […]

For many veterans, achieving a 100 percent VA disability rating means access to the highest level of compensation. But navigating the path to full disability can be complicated. Misinformation, misunderstandings, and mistakes can delay or derail your claim. You deserve the benefits that you earned during your service, and having […]

Your claim for VA benefits has been denied, and you’re deciding what to do next. You can appeal through the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA), but it’s crucial to understand the process before acting. There are three avenues you can take when going through the appeals process: This article examines […]

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced in February that the backlog of disability compensation and pension claims has fallen below 100,000 for the first time since May 2020. This marks a major milestone in the VA’s ongoing efforts to ensure veterans receive the benefits they’ve earned in a timely […]

In February, the Department of Veterans Affairs issued an important rule that changes how VA disability claims are evaluated. This rule affects how medication and medical treatment are considered when the VA assigns disability ratings. For disabled veterans who rely on treatment to manage service-connected conditions, this rule has real […]