Category: Veterans Disability Law

$818 Million Awarded by VA to Fight Veteran Homelessness

The Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA) has announced that it will be awarding $818 million in grants to community organizations that assist veterans struggling with homelessness. These grants are meant to both help veterans who are currently homeless and trying to get back on their feet, as well as those who are facing potential homelessness due to financial issues. In this way, veterans can get the help they need to keep a roof over their heads.

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Knowing When to Appeal Your Disability Rating

If you have received a disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs, it is possible that you have not looked over that rating since you first got it. However, there is a possibility that you may be able to appeal your disability rating, increasing the amount of benefits you receive in the process. But when is the right time you appeal your disability rating?

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When is the Right Time to Apply For VA Disability Benefits?

Veterans who suffer from serious injuries or illnesses as a result of their military service may be entitled to disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs, also known as the VA. That being said, many veterans struggle to understand when they should consider applying for benefits, or whether they might even be eligible at all. So when exactly should you consider applying for VA disability benefits, and what happens if you wait too long to apply?

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How Burn Pit Exposure Can Cause Service-Related Disabilities

When the Honoring Our PACT Act (also known as just the PACT Act) was originally passed in 2022, it was a significant boon to veterans everywhere who suffered from disabilities related to burn pit exposure. Previously, these veterans struggled to obtain disability benefits, but thanks to this bill, they became able to access  those benefits. But how exactly can burn pit exposure cause service-related disabilities, and how do you know if you have been affected by one?

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Five Common Reasons For Veteran Disability Denials

Every veteran is entitled to receive disability benefits if they suffer a disability due to a service-related injury. However, a surprising number of veterans have their disability claims denied due to factors that might have been avoided. Here are five common reasons that people may have a claim for veteran disability benefits denied:

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$42 Million in Grants From VA to Help Homeless Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs, also known as the VA, has announced that it will be awarding $42 million in grants to organizations around the country that give legal support to homeless veterans. Sadly, homelessness is an especially common issue among veterans, due to a variety of factors that can make it hard for them to hold down a job or maintain their lifestyle. Grants like these are meant to help veterans struggling to keep a roof over their heads by providing them with legal services to avoid losing their homes.

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VA to Provide $52 Million in Grants For Suicide Prevention

The Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA) recently announced that it would be making available $52.5 million in grants to help veterans with suicide prevention. This money will go to programs intended to community-based organizations that work locally with veterans to help them avoid suicide. Applications for grants will run until July 18, and awardees will be chosen by September 30.

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Five Service-Related Disabilities That May Appear After Going Home

While veterans can be proud of the service they give to their country, it remains undeniable that many veterans are left with permanent physical and psychological injuries due to their experiences in the military. In some cases, these injuries may not make themselves apparent until weeks, months or even years after their service ends. Here are five service-related disabilities that many veterans do not experience until after they have already gone home:

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What You Should Know About PTSD as a Veteran

Veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, at a substantially higher rate than most other people, with around 7% of all veterans suffering from the disorder. However, many veterans have a poor understanding of this condition, despite how comparatively common it is. Here is what you need to know about PTSD as a veteran:

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VA OIG Finds Misdated PACT Act Claims Lead to Payout Problems

According to an investigation recently released by the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Veterans Affairs, problems related to misdating led to thousands of mistaken payouts on PACT Act claims since the law was passed in 2022. In many cases, these misdated claims resulted in recipients getting more money than they should have, but in other cases, these errors led to veterans missing out on benefits they were otherwise legally entitled to. The report blames the issues on the complexity of the law, which created confusion about when to calculate the effective start date for beginning compensation.

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