Veterans Benefits Articles

We believe it is important to help veterans understand the benefits they should receive. Because of that, Travis and Jason have put together a number of articles to provide veterans with free information about veterans disability benefits. You can find them below. We hope they are helpful.

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Special Veterans Disability Rules for Preexisting Conditions

Many veterans get denied veterans disability benefits because VA says that their medical condition is preexisting. This can happen in many different types of claims.

Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (RAMP)

One recent change that VA has made is sending out letter for the Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (RAMP). If you are a veteran with an appeal

You may receive a Form 21-8940 from VA after filing a claim for an increased rating

What is a VA Form 21-8940?

I want to talk to you about a situation that happens to many veterans. They apply for an increased rating and VA starts processing their

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Do I Get VA TDIU Benefits When I Am Unemployed with a 60% Rating?

Veterans with severe service-connected disabilities often find it difficult to obtain and maintain employment. But, if these veterans do not have a 100% rating, then

Many veterans have questions about their eligibility for total disability individual unemployability benefits through VA

Does a 100% Schedular Rating Pay More Than TDIU?

Many veterans have questions about “Individual Unemployability”. Individual Unemployability is often known as TDIU or IU. TDIU provides a method for veterans to get a

If you have a total VA rating of 20 percent or less, VA will not pay you benefits for your dependents

Why Veterans Need to Get Above a 20 Percent Rating

VA pays compensation to veterans at different monthly rates depending on how high of a disability rating they receive. But, the rating is not the

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Can I Get a 100% VA Rating for PTSD?

There is a big difference between a rating of 50 or 70 percent and a rating of 100 percent. The main difference is that a

A single 60 percent VA rating could allow you to qualify for TDIU benefits at the 100 percent level

How a 60% VA Rating Can Get You to 100%

VA math can be complicated and confusing. Many veterans receive multiple ratings from VA for different service connected conditions. But, their total VA rating adds

Learning VA's rules for rating back conditions should help make sure you get the proper rating

VA Disability Ratings for Back Injuries

Back injuries are some of the most common conditions that veterans incur in military service. Veterans who have a service-connected back condition can receive disability