Veterans Disability Info Blog

If you have a misdiagnosed condition and have applied for VA disability benefits, you may have the potential to appeal a denial. The anxiety VA rating that you receive, for example, determines whether you are eligible for VA-covered medical and mental health care, and potentially tax-free monthly payments.  When an […]

If you are a veteran or family member of one suffering from a current diagnosis for a condition that requires health care, and may be impacting your ability to earn income, then it is important to keep up with legislative updates. Recent changes in law have expanded upon the level […]

Military Sexual Trauma, or MST, can result in a variety of mental health conditions with debilitating symptoms that can entitle a veteran to VA disability benefits including medical and mental health coverage in addition to tax-free disability payments. The amount you could be entitled to depends upon the MST VA […]

Sleep apnea is a respiratory disorder that leads to multiple awakenings at night, negatively impacting the quality of the sufferer’s sleep. If you are experiencing sleep apnea that is related to your qualifying service in the U.S. military, or it has developed due to a condition you have already been […]

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 […]