Veterans Disability Info Blog

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced a new rule that will significantly impact tens of thousands of veterans previously denied benefits due to less-than-honorable discharges. The new rule takes effect on June 25 and will allow veterans with mental illness, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or other extenuating circumstances to be considered for full VA benefits. The rule change […]

Diabetes is a serious health condition that, when not properly managed, can lead to serious injury and the development of other issues. If you or a loved one is suffering from diabetes that was caused by an event, injury, or illness during your active service or is a secondary condition […]

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 […]