Veterans Disability Info Blog

COVID-19 impacted not only the U.S. at large, but also members of the U.S. Military. The U.S. Department of Defense reports that there were 453,456 total cases of COVID-19 in the military, resulting in 2,741 hospitalizations, and 96 deaths. When an active member of the military experiences an injury or […]

Our VA disability benefits law firm is standing by to review your VA disability denial or supplemental claim to determine how we can help. We provide risk-free, cost-free initial consultations to determine if your case fits with our firm, and if so, how we can help. Our mission is to […]

Working together, VA disability lawyer Eric Gang, Esq. and CitizenSoldierLaw teamed up to contact the Army PEB President at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) where the U.S. Army Physical Evaluation Board Is located at Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 In this Temporary Disability Retirement List (TRDL) Reevaluation formal PEB hearing, […]

Two of the most highly reported subjects concerning veterans in the news are the new benefits available to some veterans and their families through the PACT Act, and also scams that have been targeting veterans and military families.  The PACT Act is Expanding Access to Benefits for Some Veterans  In […]

Experiencing an injury or illness as a result of your qualifying active service in the U.S. Armed Forces can entitle you to disability compensation if that resulted in a diagnosis for a current condition or disability. To collect the benefits that you as a veteran are entitled to, you’ll need […]

If you are a veteran who experienced an injury, illness, or other event while on qualifying active duty that led to a post-service disability, you could be entitled to coverage for technology and changes to your home and to purchase assistive devices. The coverage provided by the VA is to […]

Shrapnel wounds are among the injuries many military service members encounter. Fragments of metal or other materials propelled by explosions can cause severe bodily injuries, often resulting in long-term health complications and greatly impacting veterans’ lives even after returning home. Fortunately, the VA recognizes the impact of shrapnel wounds and […]

Over 93,000 veterans have already filed claims for compensation under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act—an Act allowing veterans to sue for damages caused by toxic drinking water at military base Camp Lejeune. To help expedite the process and lower the burden of proof for veterans, on September 6, 2023, the U.S. […]

On December 1, 2023, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs released the 2024 VA payment rates and schedule. New VA disability pay rates increased in 2024 to account for the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) 3.2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). Veterans diagnosed with a health condition caused by military service may […]

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 […]