VA Disabilities and Pensions
For many veterans, the effects of their service-connected disabilities can make it difficult or impossible to maintain employment. That’s where Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) comes in. TDIU is a type of disability compensation that provides monthly benefits to veterans…
For veterans filing a disability claim, the effective date, which is crucial for determining when benefits begin, is generally the date the VA receives the claim or the date when the entitlement to the benefit arose, whichever is later. There…
Yes, a veteran’s 100% Permanent and Total (P&T) disability rating can be changed under certain conditions. Although P&T ratings are meant to be lifelong benefits, the VA can decrease the rating under certain conditions. There are four specific criteria that…
Bottom Line Up Front: No, a US government shutdown would not mean that VA disability payments could stop. If you receive disability or GI bill payments from the VA, you will continue receiving those payments without interruption, even during a…
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…
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,…
It is safe to say that everyone experiences anxiety in their life. However, a large percentage of Veterans experience anxiety to a heightened degree. Veterans may experience heightened anxiety due to a variety of reasons. According to the U.S. Department…
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…
