Veterans Disability Info Blog

There are only 100 days left to file an administrative claim related to toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune, and the time to act is now. You must pursue your claim by August 10, 2024 in order to have a chance at settling your case for financial compensation or filing suit […]

American veterans, their family members, and private employees who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 were likely exposed to toxic chemicals in the drinking water. This exposure has led to numerous life-changing illnesses and health conditions. Until 2022, the law blocked any opportunity to pursue an […]

If you or a loved one is suffering from sleep apnea as a result of an event, injury, or illness during qualifying active service or due to a primary service-related condition, you are eligible to receive VA disability benefits. The sleep apnea VA rating that you receive will determine whether […]

When you have service-related depression, the depression VA rating that you receive will determine the amount of compensation benefits that you are eligible to receive. As we’ll discuss, any veteran with a current diagnosis of a service-related disability is eligible to receive medical coverage, but only certain veterans qualify for […]

Veterans encounter a distinct set of challenges and situations, such as deployment, combat, and the process of reintegrating into civilian life after military service, which can contribute to experiences of trauma. These stressors are found to have a lasting impact on the mental health and well-being of veterans. Veterans suffering […]

The Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2023 was recently reintroduced to help improve support and justice for survivors of military sexual trauma (MST). MST is a widespread issue within the military, with many victims suffering in silence due to fear of retaliation or lack of support. House Bill H.R.6023 seeks to […]

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is recognized annually in the U.S. every April. This year marks the 23rd anniversary of this campaign. Its mission is profound: to raise awareness of sexual violence around the world and show support for survivors. During this month, the VA works especially hard in an effort […]

Veterans and their families who have developed conditions as a result of burn pit exposure can be entitled to expanded VA disability benefits through recent law.In August 2022, the PACT Act was signed into law, providing expanded VA disability compensation opportunities for veterans, their family members, and caregivers who have […]

When a veteran dies as a result of a service-connected disability, some of the survivors of the veteran may be entitled to a tax-free monthly benefit known as Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). While there are specific eligibility rules, the surviving spouses, children, and parents generally qualify to collect DIC.  […]

If you are service-connected for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), then your PTSD VA rating is determined by 38 C.F.R. § 4.130—Schedule of Ratings for Mental Disorders. This regulation allows ratings of either 10, 30, 50, 70, or 100 for PTSD, depending on the severity of your condition. How to Qualify […]