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If you are wondering how to file a VA supplemental claim and you have new and relevant evidence, then you should fill out VA Form 20-0995, which is the Decision Review Request: Supplemental Claim. You can submit this form via regular mail, fax, or in person at a VA regional office. You have one year …
If a veteran sustains a disability due to their military service, they may be eligible to receive disability compensation from the VA. To receive this, the Veteran must accurately and honestly report this disability to the VA. One method that can help support the Veteran’s claim is to have a friend, peer, relative, or colleague …
The most common disability claim filed with Veterans Affairs is tinnitus, which refers to ringing, buzzing, or other sounds in the ears or head. But with nearly 5.2 million veterans receiving VA compensation and over 600,000 pending claims, tinnitus is far from the only disability the VA commonly encounters. Moreover, veterans who can no longer …
The good news is that if your claim for VA disability benefits is approved, you are entitled to receive those benefits as of the effective date of your claim. Accordingly, your VA disability back pay will cover the entire period from that effective date and up to the present, when your regular disability payments will …
To be assigned a 100% disability rating from the VA and receive the maximum benefits available to veterans, it is necessary to prove that your injury or illness was sustained during your military service (including not only active duty but also inactive duty training) and that you are mentally and/or physically impaired to such an …
Yes, PTSD is considered a permanent VA disability. The Department of Veteran Affairs recognizes post-traumatic stress disorder as a serious, life-altering mental condition and will award disability benefits to qualified veterans suffering from PTSD. Call or text 800-562-9830 or complete a Free Case Evaluation formWhat Is PTSD? Unfortunately, PTSD is a common and potentially severe …
In order to prove that IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is caused by your military service, you’ll need to show a clear connection. If you had IBS during your service or after leaving the military, your medical records should confirm it, and your service records should show if anything worsened it during service. Having these records …
The Department of Veterans Affairs assigns VA disability rates for conditions that are service-connected. The VA’s disability benefits program covers a diverse range of physical and mental conditions. Each condition is rated based on severity, according to the Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The overall rating you receive plays a big part in how much monthly …
Have you recently been denied disability benefits for cardiovascular disease by the Social Security Administration, your insurance company, or the Department of Veterans Affairs? If so, our disability attorneys may be able to help you win your claim. Many times, disability claim denials based on heart disease or vascular disorders can be improved and won …
As an attorney that handles veterans disability claims, I frequently get the question, “Why hire an attorney on my veterans disability claim when I can use a VSO for free?” As a veteran’s disability attorney, I appreciate the many VSOs who help disabled veterans navigate the grueling VA claim process to submit solid claims that …
