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…
Not all Veterans leave service with injuries that will result in service-connected compensation later in life. However, many may be in a situation later in life when extra income is very needed. VA Pension is available to Veterans who meet…
VA Accrued Benefits refer to the funds that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) owes to a beneficiary at the time of his or her death. These benefits come from certain VA programs, including compensation, pension, and educational assistance,…
Veteran benefits do not begin and end with VA disability compensation. That is the one everyone thinks about, but if a Veteran is already receiving disability compensation there are other benefits they may be eligible to receive. Some of these…
I understand that peripheral neuropathy can be a challenging condition to deal with. It involves damage or dysfunction of the peripheral nerves, which are essential for transmitting signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body. These…
Pleuritis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the lining of the lungs, has become a significant burden among American Vietnam veterans and will likely affect many Gulf War era veterans. The exposure to various environmental hazards and chemicals during their…
We here at NWAVet are urging all Veterans to call their Senators and Representatives in support of the GUARD VA Benefits Act of 2023. There are dozens of companies and people who advertise on the Internet that they will help…
Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) is a program established by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to provide eligible military retirees with additional compensation to offset the reduction in their retirement pay due to combat-related disabilities. CRSC is designed to…
