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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What Does VA Consider to be a Disability?
Each of us has our own idea of what a “disability” is. The American with Disabilities Act has its definition of disability. Social Security has
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Too Late to File for VA PTSD Benefits?
Many veterans have questions about VA PTSD benefits. One question veterans ask me fairly often goes something like this: “I now have PTSD, or I
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How VA Defines Unemployable for TDIU
Many veterans have a service-connected disability that makes it difficult for them to work. Sometimes, veterans find it difficult to work as a combination of
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Qualifying for TDIU in a Protected Work Environment
The concept of TDIU itself can cause a lot of confusion. This article discusses one confusing part of TDIU analysis which is “protected work environment”
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TDIU Strategy For a 100% Rating
Many veterans find it difficult to qualify for TDIU. Having a good TDIU strategy can often make the difference. As I mentioned in a recent
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How Non-Service Connected Disabilities Affect TDIU
Many veterans become unemployable as a result of service-connected disabilities. These disabilities prevent them from holding down a regular job. However, VA often denies these
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Why Getting A 30% VA Rating Matters
Many veterans receive a 10% or 20% rating from VA. Many of these veterans should receive a VA rating of 30% or higher. Why does
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Does Working Prevent Me From Receiving VA TDIU Benefits?
TDIU benefits qualify veterans for a 100 percent rating. It is very difficult to reach a 100 percent rating without TDIU. A 100 percent rating
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C&P Exams Can Ruin a VA Heart Disability Rating
Have you received notification of one or more VA C & P exams for heart disease? These exams, also known as compensation and pension exams,
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4 Medical Tests to Win a 30% VA Heart Disability Rating
Are you a veteran with a mild to moderate heart disability that is or should be service connected? I want to be sure you are
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