We talk about presumptive conditions a lot when dealing with VA disabilities. There are presumptive conditions from being exposed to Agent Orange, from exposure to radiation, and for a long list of countries during the Gulf War era. What does…
VA Aid and Attendance is a tax-free benefit paid to eligible veterans and their surviving spouses to help cover the cost of long-term care. It is provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and is intended to help veterans…
What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a condition characterized by the perception of ringing, buzzing, hissing, or other sounds in the ears when no external sound source is present. It can be a symptom of an underlying issue like hearing loss,…
Sleep disturbances can significantly impact one’s quality of life, but did you know that insomnia affects a significant number of veterans? According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), insomnia is one of the most prevalent sleep disorders among veterans,…
Three years ago, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that obesity can be service-connected if it results in a “functional impairment of earning capacity.” That means that even though obesity is not ratable under the VA…
The VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) clothing allowance is a benefit provided to eligible veterans who have service-connected disabilities that require the use of prosthetic or orthopedic devices, or who have certain skin conditions due to their military service. This…
The Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) Act is a crucial piece of legislation that impacts military retirees and addresses the complex relationship between military retirement pay and disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This act has…
Introduction A fiduciary, in the context of veterans and their benefits, plays a critical role in managing financial matters on behalf of veterans who may be unable to do so themselves due to various reasons, such as age, disability, or…
The poverty level, also known as the federal poverty threshold, plays a crucial role in the context of Veterans Affairs Total Disability Individual Unemployability (VA TDIU) benefits. VA TDIU is a program designed to provide compensation to veterans who are…
A CUE in terms of the VA is a Clear and Unmistakable Error. Everyone makes mistakes, and VA raters are included in that ‘everyone’. They sometimes make honest mistakes, yet these mistakes can cost a Veteran significant amounts of money…
