Each year, VA disability compensation rates are adjusted to reflect changes in the cost of living. For 2026, veterans will see a 2.8% increase in their monthly benefits due to the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). On October 24, 2025, the Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% COLA for 2026. Because […]
Many people in the United States suffer from migraines. We don’t need to tell you about the inconvenience of these debilitating symptoms that can impact all facets of your lifestyle. Veterans suffering from migraines struggle with persistent pain, nausea, sensitivity to light, and even full-body fatigue. If you believe your […]
Winter can be a difficult season for many, but for veterans, it can be one of the hardest times of the year. This is especially true for veterans who are dealing with service-connected mental health disorders. The cold weather, shorter days, and limited sunlight can deepen feelings of isolation, and […]
Migraines are more than just bad headaches. This condition involves debilitating neurological events that can interfere with every aspect of a veteran’s life. For those who developed migraines as a result of military service, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers disability compensation. However, successfully filing a claim requires a […]
There are few battles more difficult for veterans than the challenges that come with reintegrating into civilian life after their active-duty service. This is especially true for veterans who are living with physical or psychological wounds related to their time in the service. Despite these challenges, one of the strongest […]
At Gang & Associates LLC, supporting veterans has always been at the heart of everything we do. Our dedication to helping veterans secure the disability benefits they deserve is unwavering, and we are honored that USA Today recently highlighted this work. The feature underscores what we have long known: navigating […]
Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is a hard subject. Because it’s hard to talk about it remains one of the most underreported (and misunderstood) experiences in the veteran community. MST affects veterans of all genders, ranks, and branches of service. It isn’t exclusively impacting females. For everyone who has experienced MST […]
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, resulting in muscle weakness, loss of motor function, and respiratory failure. According to studies cited by the VA and the Department of Defense, veterans are […]
Back pain is one of the most frequently claimed service-connected conditions among veterans. The unfortunate reality is that the extent of these claims is commonly underrated. For many veterans, back pain isn’t a constant, unchanging experience. Instead, it comes in painful and unpredictable episodes—commonly known as flare-ups—that can leave you […]
In December 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs acknowledged that numerous PACT Act disability claims were handled incorrectly. According to a VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) report, claims processors required unnecessary exams, exam results went unchecked or unexplored, and processing staff sought medical opinions for conditions already presumed by […]
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