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 […]
Back pain is one of the most frequently claimed service-connected conditions among veterans. The unfortunate reality is that the extent of these claims is commonly underrated. For many veterans, back pain isn’t a constant, unchanging experience. Instead, it comes in painful and unpredictable episodes—commonly known as flare-ups—that can leave you […]
Gulf War Syndrome is a complex condition affecting thousands of veterans who served in the Persian Gulf. This term is used to describe a range of largely unexplained illnesses linked to those who served in the 1991 Gulf War. Characterized by a range of unexplained symptoms, this condition has left […]
In November 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs published a proposed update to amend how neurological conditions and seizure disorders are evaluated under VA’s disability pay structure. The changes are part of a major overhaul of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities, aiming to modernize rating methods in step with current […]
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