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Applying for VA disability is a complicated process. It is not unusual for an applicant to make mistakes resulting in a denial of the claim. Perhaps the most common mistake is waiting to file. There is no need to wait until your injury or disease becomes serious. The sooner you file, the better. Procrastinating can …
The VA provides benefits to veterans who have become disabled due to a wide range of medical conditions, including kidney disease. To assess your compensation, the VA board will give you a disability rating, but sometimes the rating doesn’t accurately reflect the severity of your kidney disease. What is Kidney Disease? Kidney disease is the …
A well-written nexus letter, or nexus statement, is a key component of your veteran’s disability claim. Proving to the VA that your disability is connected to your military service is part of the process. The absence of a great medical nexus statement is a primary cause of initial claim denial. When you’re fighting for your …
What happens when the decision made by the VA Board in your VA disability benefits claim doesn’t turn out the way you hoped? The Board may have ruled that you aren’t qualified to receive benefits because your disability wasn’t service-related, or you may feel that the rating you received doesn’t accurately reflect the severity of …
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common and often debilitating condition that many Veterans suffer from, especially those whose military roles involved repetitive hand motions. The severe pain, numbness, and loss of grip strength can make it extremely difficult or impossible to work in many occupations. If you are a veteran struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome, …
Marc Whitehead & Associates are experienced Houston VA disability benefits attorneys who have helped disabled veterans all over the nation navigate the complicated application and appeals process to obtain the full VA disability benefits they deserve. One of the most frustrating things about filing for disability benefits from the Veterans Administration is the long period …
Marc Whitehead & Associates are experienced Houston disability benefits attorneys who have helped disabled veterans all over the nation obtain the VA disability benefits they and their families deserve. If you’re a disabled veteran and eligible for disability benefits through the VA and have a combined disability rating of at least 30%, you’re probably eligible …
To understand the evolution of attorney fees in veterans disability claims, it helps to look at the odd history of the veterans legal system. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has always operated free from judicial oversight. For decades, the veterans compensation process was off limits to lawyers. How Much Can a VA Disability Lawyer …
If you suffered a head injury during service, and you have current residuals of TBI, then you may be eligible for veteran’s disability compensation benefits. But don’t let the VA underrate you. Often the VA does not evaluate the long term effects of TBI properly. Should you have questions or need assistance at any stage …
New data from the Department of Defense reveals that the prevalence of military sexual trauma, or MST, has reached new heights. Military sexual trauma is the term the VA uses to describe the effects of sexual violence, abuse or harassment experienced by a military service member during active duty. If you are suffering from the …
