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…
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…
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),…
Can You Be Service-Connected For Obesity?
Three years ago, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that obesity can be service-connected if it…
From Service to Security: Demystifying Fiduciaries for Veterans and Their Families
Introduction A fiduciary, in the context of veterans and their benefits, plays a critical role in managing financial matters on…
Other Benefits Available to Veterans Receiving VA Compensation
Veteran benefits do not begin and end with VA disability compensation. That is the one everyone thinks about, but if…
The Key Benefits: Why Veterans Should Prioritize Registering for VA Healthcare Today
September 30 is the next timeline in the PACT Act. This is the last day that veterans who deployed to…
Pleurisy is a Presumptive Condition
Pleuritis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the lining of the lungs, has become a significant burden among American Vietnam…
GUARDING Your Benefits
We here at NWAVet are urging all Veterans to call their Senators and Representatives in support of the GUARD VA…
What is Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)?
Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) is a program established by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to provide eligible military…