Maximize Your Benefits: How the VA Effective Date Affects Your Disability Claim
For veterans filing a disability claim, the effective date, which is crucial for determining when benefits begin, is generally the…
The Forgotten Struggle: Deciphering the Lack of PTSD Claims Among Vietnam Veterans
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event, either experiencing it or witnessing it….
Navigating Stability: Can Your 100% Permanent and Total VA Rating Change?
Yes, a veteran’s 100% Permanent and Total (P&T) disability rating can be changed under certain conditions. Although P&T ratings are…
Special Monthly Compensation Explained: Navigating Extra Benefits for Disabled Veterans
Navigating the world of veteran benefits can sometimes feel like trying to find your way through a maze. There is…
Will VA Payments Stop During A Government Shutdown?
Bottom Line Up Front: No, a US government shutdown would not mean that VA disability payments could stop. If you…
Navigating the Landscape of VA Disability: Understanding Presumptive Conditions
We talk about presumptive conditions a lot when dealing with VA disabilities. There are presumptive conditions from being exposed to…
Veterans and Cancer: Honoring Our Promise
Veterans face many possible illnesses and medical conditions due to their service. These can range from disabilities like arthritis, tinnitus,…
VA Benefits: Unlocking Aid & Attendance”
VA Aid and Attendance is a tax-free benefit paid to eligible veterans and their surviving spouses to help cover the…
Exposed: The Hidden Agent Orange Legacy at U-Tapao Airfield
U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, often referred to as U-Tapao or U-Taphao, is an airfield located in the Sattahip district…
Battlefield to Best Friend: Explore the Transforming Power of Pets
Dogs, cats, and other animals. Pets are ubiquitous in the United States. They can make us laugh, make us cry,…