Many veterans have returned from service with sinusitis. Unfortunately, obtaining a disability rating for it can be challenging as it is not easily seen or measured. Moreover, the VA’s rules regarding sinusitis differ from other wartime injuries. If you are suffering from this, you need a veteran’s disability claims attorney. Marc Whitehead & Associates is […]
Can a Disabled Veteran Get 100% Disability?
The Veterans Administration makes disability payments as a function of the severity of a veteran’s service-related condition. In 2022, single veterans who have no dependents and who are deemed to be 100% disabled will qualify for a tax-free monthly payment of $3,332.06. A severely-disabled veteran can qualify for this maximum payment, but the qualification process […]
How Far Does VA Disability Back Pay?
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 […]
How Do I Get a 100% VA Rating?
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 […]
Is PTSD Considered a Permanent VA Disability?
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. What Is PTSD? Unfortunately, PTSD is a common and potentially severe mental condition suffered by many of our veterans. The prevalence […]
How Do You Prove Your IBS is Service-Connected Disability?
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 […]
How Are VA Disability Rates for Conditions Determined?
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 […]
VA Disability Ratings for Kidney Disease
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 […]
How to Win Disability Benefits for PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a very real disability that is often misunderstood. Living with PTSD becomes more devastating when sufferers find they can no longer do their jobs. Getting much-needed disability benefits for PTSD can be particularly frustrating. If you are struggling with PTSD and cannot work, we can help you obtain the benefits […]
The Nexus Letter – Proving Service Connection in VA Disability Claims (Update 2023)
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 […]