Category: Veterans Disability Law

How a Psychological Disability Could Qualify You For VA Benefits

When people think about the disabilities suffered by veterans, they tend to focus on physical disabilities: hearing loss, limb loss, paralysis, and so on. However, the psychological issues they suffer can be just as debilitating as any physical injury, and critically, it can qualify them for disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). But how exactly can a psychological disability qualify you for VA benefits?

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Veterans Seek VA Recognition of Gulf War Syndrome as a Disability

Increasingly, disabled veterans and their advocates have sought to add Gulf War Syndrome to the list of recognized disabilities. This would enable veterans diagnosed with this particular chronic illness to potentially qualify for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, they may face an uphill battle, and the VA has not yet taken any steps to formally recognize this illness as a service-related disability.

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New Senate Bills Seek to Address Issue of Separation Pay For Veterans

Two new bills recently introduced in the US Senate would potentially address a problem that veterans have been forced to deal with for decades: namely, that their separation pay is taken out of their disability benefits. As a result, many veterans wind up getting less from their benefits than they otherwise thought they would. The new bills would potentially remedy this issue, effectively increasing the amount of money they receive by potentially hundreds or thousands of dollars.

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Seven Common Errors That Lead to Veterans Disability Denials

While there are millions of veterans across the United States who receive disability benefits through the VA, there are also many veterans who struggle to get benefits despite having a potentially qualifying disability. Often, these are due to avoidable mistakes that can impede the approval process, and which can be prevented with due care. Here are seven common errors that can lead to veterans disability denials:

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What You Need to Know About Burn Pit Exposure

For decades, veterans silently struggled with the effects of burn pit exposure, suffering from medical problems they could not legally tie to their military service. However, thanks to the passage of the PACT Act, veterans have been able to obtain disability benefits for conditions related to burn pits. Here is what you need to know about burn pit exposure as a veteran:

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VA Lawsuit Could Impact Thousands of Disability Appeals

A recent class action lawsuit in federal court could potentially result in the re-evaluation of tens of thousands of disability appeals by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The lawsuit alleges that the VA improperly dismissed around 90,000 disability claims that were being appealed after being denied, and a settlement is currently being discussed. If accepted, these affected veterans could see their cases re-evaluated, potentially giving them another chance at getting benefits

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Proposed Bill Could Negatively Impact Veteran Benefits, Advocates Say

A bill that was recently introduced in the United States Congress could potentially result in significant cuts to some disability benefits, according to Disabled American Veterans (DAV), an advocacy group for disabled veterans. Among other things, the legislation would reduce benefits for veterans with certain service-related disabilities, such as tinnitus or sleep apnea. Moreover, it would affect the employment classification of a number of employees, as well as increase outsourcing, which could also have a negative impact on care.

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Defining “Service-Related” Disabilities For VA Disability Benefits

As a veteran, you are potentially eligible for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs, also known as the VA. However, that is only the case if you have what is known as a service-related disability. But what exactly does it mean for a disability to be considered “service-related,” and what can you do if the VA says your disability doesn’t fit into that category?

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New Senate Bill Could Increase Payments For Disabled Veterans

A new piece of legislation introduced in the US Senate, would potentially increase benefits for disabled veterans and their families across the United States. The purpose of this bill is to help these veterans, as well as their widows and dependents, keep up with ever growing issues with the cost of living. If adopted, it would potentially help VA disability benefits keep up with issues such as growing gas prices.

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Five Reasons to Seek a VA Disability Appeal

If you have applied for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and been denied, or you received a lower disability rating than you anticipated, that does not mean it is the end of the road. By appealing your decision, you can potentially get a significantly better outcome, but you need to be able to demonstrate a legitimate reason for the appeal. Here are five reasons you may want to consider seeking a disability appeal for your VA benefits:

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