Category: General

What is VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC)?

Nov 27, 2023
Veterans Disability Info

A key VA benefit for veterans is the special monthly compensation (SMC) program, which provides additional financial assistance to veterans who have incurred severe disabilities due to their military service. In this article, we will look at the VA SMC program, how to qualify for SMC, the requirements for different […]

What is the VA Clothing Allowance Benefit for Veterans?

Nov 20, 2023
Veterans Disability Info

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a clothing allowance to assist veterans in meeting the costs associated with clothing needs related to a service-connected disability. This benefit recognizes the unique challenges disabled veterans can face regarding clothing expenses and endeavors to alleviate some of the financial burdens they may […]

What To Do If You’ve Lost Your VA Award Letter

Jun 22, 2023
Eric Gang, ESQ

If you are a veteran who has applied for disability benefits, your regional office may already have sent you a VA Summary of Benefits Letter, also known simply as a VA Award Letter. This document contains very important information, such as your disability rating, your monthly benefit payment amount, and […]

Tips on Avoiding Veterans PACT Act Scams

Jun 5, 2023
Eric Gang, ESQ

Under the PACT Act, U.S. veterans who have become ill due to toxin exposure during service in the Gulf War, Post-9/11, and Vietnam service can now file a claim for VA benefits. Veterans seeking PACT Act benefits fall victim to a flood of predatory companies looking to profit. You’ve likely […]

How To Calculate Your VA Disability Back Pay

Jun 2, 2023
Eric Gang, ESQ

Veterans who have filed for VA disability benefits know all too well the delays involved in getting disability payments. Months or years can pass before a veteran receives a correct disability rating and a benefits check. Meanwhile, the veteran has been living with a disability that prevents them from earning […]

VA Supplemental Claim

Jan 26, 2023
Eric Gang, ESQ

Every veteran should be aware of the changes implemented by the Appeals Modernization Act, or AMA for short. Passed into law in 2017, the AMA enhances and amends the process of appeals for military veterans and their loved ones. The AMA provides those who served their nation with a new […]

A Veteran’s Guide to VA Disability for Knee Replacement

Jan 20, 2023
Eric Gang, ESQ

Knee injuries and chronic knee problems are all too common for veterans. The physical stress of military action can lead to knee issues that plague veterans years after their active service. Veterans can experience a traumatic injury to the knee that leads to lasting pain or lost mobility. Alternatively, veterans […]