Veterans Disability Info Blog

If you are considering a claim under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, you only have 30 days left to act. The deadline for your claim is August 10, 2024, and this date likely marks the last opportunity to seek compensation for health conditions caused by the toxic water at Camp […]

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 […]

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which there are frequent episodes during which an individual’s breathing stops and starts again while they are sleeping. These disturbances result in poor-quality sleep and reduced oxygen flow to the brain, in turn leading to symptoms that can impact their day-to-day lives and […]

Veterans suffering from anxiety have resources available to them from the VA to receive the medical care they require, and when the condition qualifies, tax-free payments to replace lost earnings linked to the condition. Anxiety can be a debilitating condition that negatively impacts not only your personal life, but also […]

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 […]

Veterans who have a current diagnosis for a service-related condition qualify for VA disability benefits including medical coverage, and in some instances tax-free disability payments. Determining whether or not you qualify for coverage requires an assessment of your sleep apnea, including the completion of a sleep study. A sleep study […]

One of the main worries of individuals who have suffered through military sexual trauma (MST) is that they will have to undergo a Compensation and Pension Exam, often referred to as a C&P Exam. The fear of having to recount the experience of sexual trauma can lead victims to fail […]

Veterans who have a current condition due to an event, injury, or illness they experienced during qualifying active service are entitled to VA disability benefits. Receiving a VA disability rating to qualify for medical coverage and tax-free payments requires you to file a comprehensive application with the VA and be […]