Shrapnel wounds in veterans can lead to related physical and psychological health problems. Many veterans with shrapnel wounds are eligible to receive benefits from the VA. Understanding how the VA rates shrapnel wounds can help veterans and their families ensure they receive a fair amount to compensate for the lifelong […]
Back pain is the most common cause of chronic pain among adults. Nearly a quarter of adults will have episodes of back pain at some point. Many times, back pain becomes an ongoing part of their lives. For veterans, back pain is a leading cause of disability. Back issues can […]
Back pain disability claims are common among veterans. Traumatic injury or wear and tear on the spine during military service can cause chronic back pain, often leaving veterans with limited mobility, ongoing pain, and an inability to work. The VA recognizes back pain as a disability, including back problems requiring […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a number of services to Veterans and their families. This includes healthcare, pensions, education benefits, and home loans. The VA also operates a telephone helpline for Veterans and their families. The main VA phone number is 800-827-1000. This number can be used for […]
The Georgia VA is a state-run Veterans affairs organization that provides benefits and services to military Veterans and their families. The Georgia VA operates a number of different programs, including healthcare, education, and employment assistance. The Georgia VA also offers a wide range of benefits and services, which can be […]
This series of articles addresses various notable figures in veterans organizations. At the time of the publication of this article, Melissa Bryant is the Chief Policy Officer of IAVA, which is an advocacy organization for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans. The goal of IAVA is to provide support to Veterans and […]
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 […]
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 article. […]
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 that […]
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 benefits. To determine eligibility and begin the application […]
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