Veterans Disability Info Blog

Military sexual assault can have far-reaching physical, emotional, and psychological effects on its victims. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers health care and disability benefits to compensate veterans and help them recover from these traumatic incidents. But winning VA benefits for military sexual trauma (MST) isn’t easy. Collecting evidence, […]

Thanks to the passing of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, Congress has created a way for eligible Veteran and their families to receive compensation for for medical issues caused by toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune, but this money will not be available forever.  If you believe you are entitled to […]

Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain in Veterans. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes, known as the plantar fascia. Plantar fasciitis commonly causes […]

A TBI, or traumatic brain injury, has been experienced by a great many veterans on active duty. The VA explains that TBIs are commonly caused by motor vehicle crashes, and falls, in addition to blasts and explosions. In fact, between 2000 and 2017, the U.S. Department of Defense had more […]

When an incident or event during your qualifying active service in the U.S. Military causes an injury or illness, VA disability healthcare coverage and tax-free VA compensation payments may be available. In the 21st century, there is an increasingly recognized link between mental health conditions and the trauma and other […]

Alongside the physical injuries and trauma endured during their time in service, veterans often grapple with mental health issues like anxiety. Anxiety disorders are especially prevalent among veterans. For veterans experiencing anxiety as a result of their military service, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides anxiety VA ratings to […]

For veterans who experience anxiety disorders, the journey to securing an anxiety VA rating can be arduous. Veterans can pursue direct service connection for anxiety, but many veterans go the secondary service connection route, linking their anxiety disorder with an already service-connected condition. To learn more about anxiety VA ratings—including […]

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 […]

Depression is a physically and mentally debilitating health condition that can affect a person’s ability to function in daily life. For veterans who are diagnosed with depression, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides disability benefits to support them in their recovery and provide financial assistance. However, the process of […]

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 […]