To help Veterans obtain benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, attorneys and representatives accredited by VA must be recognized as such by the agency. It is the goal of the accreditation program to guarantee that Veterans and their families have access to competent legal representation throughout the course of […]
An important initial step in the Veteran’s disability benefits application process is the “Intent to File” Form 21-0966. It is possible to delay the process of filing a claim and receive maximum retroactive compensation by using the intent to file. If your claim is later accepted after filing an intent […]
Puerto Rico Veterans who were injured while serving in the military may be eligible for Service-Connected Compensation. Examples of such injuries include severe brain damage, TBI, burn pit diseases Gulf War Syndrome, Agent Orange diseases, amputation, and post-traumatic stress disorder syndrome (PTSD). Additionally, a spouse, child, or parent may also […]
The VA will send you an award letter when it makes a decision on your disability claim. However, even if you didn’t receive it (or if you lost it), you’re not completely out of luck. But first, what is a VA Award Letter? A VA Award letter, also known as […]
“Buddy letters” are lay statements provided in support of a veteran’s claim for VA disability benefits. These letters can describe the nature of a veteran’s observable symptoms—including their onset, frequency, duration, and the extent to which they affect or interfere with the veteran’s life—as well as the events that may […]
On Thursday, March 3, 2022, the House of Representatives passed the Honoring our PACT Act, which will provide relief to Veterans who were exposed to chemical or environmental hazards during their service. The bill was passed after a long and aggressive campaign by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) members. “Our […]
Who is a Veteran? The term “Veteran” is defined in Title 38 of the United States Code as “a person who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service, and who was dismissed or released there under terms other than dishonorable.” Veteran status is assessed by Veterans Affairs […]
An attorney or representative who is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is legally allowed to help claimants in obtaining benefits from the VA. With this accrediting program, a VA Accredited Attorney is allowed to help Veterans and their families. Accredited personnel have undergone extensive training to assist […]
If you suffer from migraines, you’ll understand how devastating they can be to the sufferer. A migraine headache is also often unexpected, making it impossible to predict when and for how long it will affect your day and job activities. Migraine headaches can be brought on by a wide range […]
Congress enacted the Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay Act (CRDP) in 2004. Veterans who qualify for the CRDP program are eligible to receive both their full DoD disability and retirement benefits as well as their full VA disability benefits. To be eligible for the CRDP, you must meet one of […]
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