Veterans Disability Info Blog

Infertility is arguably a much larger issue in the military than in the general public. This is partly due to the high demands of service and frequent moves that can delay service members to delay having children. Up until March 11, 2024, the VA only provided in vitro fertilization (IVF) […]

There are almost 18 million Veterans in the United States, representing approximately 7% of the adult population. Approximately 30% of these veterans receive disability compensation from the VA. The latest data from the Congressional Budget Office shows that the VA spent $125 billion on disability claims for 5.3 million veterans […]

In 2024, the government of New York City began a pilot program to provide migrant families with prepaid debit cards when they arrive in the city. These funds can only be spent on food or baby supplies and are intended to assist with transitioning to a new city and country.  […]

Filing for VA disability benefits can seem intimidating given the importance of accurate paperwork and providing sufficient evidence to prove your condition to the VA. You may be required to undergo a Compensation and Pension Exam, commonly called the “C&P Exam,” although, in some cases, providing adequate  evidence from your […]

The men and women of the U.S. military who have sworn to protect and defend our constitution and risked their lives for our nation are entitled to the best possible care that this country has to offer. This includes their families, who have sacrificed a great deal to support their […]

In March of 2024, the White House submitted their proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year. It included the proposed spending levels for the Department of Veterans Affairs. In total, the budget would allocate more than $369 billion to the VA for a variety of services and functions. While this […]

In July of 2023, the Government Accountability Office—or GAO—completed its report regarding disparities in VA disability benefit payments based on race and ethnicity. Through an extensive investigation, the GAO determined that non-Hispanic black veterans faced the lowest approval rate among all racial groups  The report, which was titled “VA Disability […]

If you are a veteran with a current diagnosis of a condition or disability related to your service, then recent changes in policy could impact your access to VA disability benefits, as well as the amount that you receive. In this article we’ll consider a few recent policy changes that […]

Veterans with VA disability ratings for current conditions caused by covered injuries, illnesses, or events during qualifying active service are entitled to receive medical treatments that meet the general standard of care in the practice. If you are a veteran or military family member who visits a VA facility and […]

Mental health issues can have a very real and substantial impact on the life of a veteran and their families. If you or a loved one is suffering from service-connected mental health issues that are long-term and life-altering, you could be entitled to extensive VA disability benefits, including medical coverage […]