Veterans Disability Info Blog

As a community, it is important that we celebrate those who have served outside of dedicated holidays like Veterans Day. After all, their service provided us with rights we enjoy year-round. This includes ensuring that veterans get the most from their hard-earned VA disability benefits. While these benefits are primarily […]

When veterans file a VA disability claim, they’re often required to get a C&P exam. The Compensation and Pension exam is more than just a doctor’s visit. It’s one of the most important steps in the disability claims process. Fight Back Against a Flawed VA Medical Opinion If the VA […]

As the calendar turns and a new year begins, many people use this time to reassess goals and personal well-being. For veterans living with service-connected disabilities, it’s also the perfect moment to take a closer look at their benefits from the VA. Every year, the circumstances surrounding a veteran’s health […]

Our founder, Eric Gang, was recently featured in an article examining an important and timely issue in the VA disability space: how to balance veterans’ access to help with the protections built into the VA benefits system. The Law & Crime article explores the growing number of private companies offering […]

Filing a VA disability claim for Military Sexual Trauma (MST) can be challenging under any circumstances. But for many veterans, the most difficult barrier isn’t the trauma itself, but instead the time that has passed since the incident. When there are no police reports, no witness statements, and no immediate […]

Each year, VA disability compensation rates are adjusted to reflect changes in the cost of living. For 2026, veterans will see a 2.8% increase in their monthly benefits due to the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). On October 24, 2025, the Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% COLA for 2026. Because […]

Winter can be a difficult season for many, but for veterans, it can be one of the hardest times of the year. This is especially true for veterans who are dealing with service-connected mental health disorders. The cold weather, shorter days, and limited sunlight can deepen feelings of isolation, and […]

There are few battles more difficult for veterans than the challenges that come with reintegrating into civilian life after their active-duty service. This is especially true for veterans who are living with physical or psychological wounds related to their time in the service. Despite these challenges, one of the strongest […]

At Gang & Associates LLC, supporting veterans has always been at the heart of everything we do. Our dedication to helping veterans secure the disability benefits they deserve is unwavering, and we are honored that USA Today recently highlighted this work. The feature underscores what we have long known: navigating […]

Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is a hard subject. Because it’s hard to talk about it remains one of the most underreported (and misunderstood) experiences in the veteran community.  MST affects veterans of all genders, ranks, and branches of service. It isn’t exclusively impacting females. For everyone who has experienced MST […]