Correcting Errors – The VA Higher Level Review Process
We have been very surprised over the past year at the number of people who have come to the website…
My Service Records Are Lost! Now What?
I had a good friend who was getting ready to retire from the Army several years ago. He went to…
Funding Your Future: A Guide to GI Bill Benefits and FAFSA
We posted about the GI Bill vs. FAFSA a couple of years ago, but it is a good topic to…
VA Compensation and Backpay: The Importance of Timing
It is crucial for Veterans to finish their disability claim within one year of filing for several reasons: We can…
Post 9/11 GI Bill and MHA: Understanding Your Benefits
Everyone who has served in the military knows what BAH is. Basic Allowance for Housing is given to servicemembers who…
Transforming Veteran Care: What the PACT Act Means for Survivors
Survivor Benefits and the PACT Act A few years ago I was talking to a Veteran who had made an…
Why Did My TDIU Benefits Stop? Top Reasons Behind Benefit Termination
What is TDIU? TDIU, or Total Disability Individual Unemployability, is a benefit offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs…
Beyond Service: How Veterans Preference Can Shape Your Career Path
In the United States, a protected class refers to a group of people who are legally safeguarded from discrimination and…
How to Correct Mistakes on Your VA Claim: Higher Level Review Insights
We know that Veterans sometimes (often) do not get the rating they want from the VA. If you truly feel…
Is Your VA Disability Compensation Taxable? Unveiling the Truth
BLUF – Bottom Line Up Front VA disability compensation is generally not taxable. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS),…