For both physical and mental injuries it’s well worth proving that the injury was proved in combat since there are relaxed standards for in service incurrence of injury when an injury is sustained during combat with the enemy during active service. 38 USC 1154(b). The…
Special monthly compensation is just that, its extra compensation for disabilities that aren’t easily categorized or warrant an extra amount of compensation beyond 100 percent. They are generally based on a severity above the 100% level. Often whether a person has an amputated limb would…
As a veteran, you have sacrificed so much for your country. You deserve to receive the benefits and compensation you are entitled to for any disabilities incurred during your service. However, navigating the complex process of filing a veterans disability claim can be overwhelming and…
Living with a disability can be challenging, especially for veterans who have served their country. Fortunately, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides compensation for disabilities incurred or aggravated during military service. However, navigating the VA compensation process can be complex and overwhelming. This is…
Are you struggling with your VA claim and feeling overwhelmed by the complex process? You’re not alone. Applying for VA benefits can be challenging, and the majority of applicants are initially denied. But don’t give up hope just yet! Hiring a specialist lawyer can make…
Are you a veteran who has been denied VA benefits? You’re not alone. The majority of applicants are turned down at the initial stage of the application process. But don’t give up hope! With the help of specialized lawyers, you can boost your chances of…
Medical records from during service are an important part of VA disability claims. Often (but not always), a claim can hinge on whether a veteran received treatment during service. In this post, we’ll walk through the types of records available, the VA’s duty to gather…
In this post, we discuss service personnel records – what they are and how to obtain them. What are Service Personnel Records? Typically, once a service member is discharged, their service personnel records are compiled into an Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). This file encompasses…
One problem many veterans run into is that a problem they currently have may have had some presence, in one form or another, before they were in the military. There is some analogy to the medical insurance bar to insurance coverage for a preexisting condition. …
Many veterans may reasonably believe they are entitled to benefits based on an injury or disease incurred during National Guard duty but are quickly denied for not meeting the definition as a “veteran”. While veterans who serve for prolonged periods in the primary branches of…
