Amanda Mineer

Blue Water VA Disability Compensation

A federal court ruled earlier this year that the Department of Veterans Affairs is not allowed to deny disability benefits to thousands of Vietnam War veterans who claimed exposure to Agent Orange ...

I Got a Decision but I Think it is Wrong: What are My Options?

How to Find an Independent Medical Examiner for My TDIU Claim Total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is a disability benefit that allows disabled veterans to be compensated at a ...

How Does a Disability Lawyer Get Paid?

Many disabled veterans are in need of Social Security disability benefits, but the process for receiving those benefits can be complex, stressful, and confusing if they try to do it alone. A social ...

How to Prove to the VA that You are Eligible for TDIU

The VA processes enormous volumes of paperwork on veteran disability claims, and because of that, sometimes information gets overlooked and inappropriate denials of benefits are made. You can assist ...

I was Denied for TDIU – is There Something I Can Do?

One of the most challenging things for disabled veterans after their discharge from the military is getting accustomed to life with disabilities, and another is handling the paper-intensive ...

What is Extra Schedular Consideration (38 CFR 4.16(b)) for TDIU?

Applying and getting approved for veteran disability benefits can sometimes seem more daunting than some of the missions you ran while still in the service. It’s frustrating, yes, but the bottom line ...

What is Substantially Gainful Employment for Purposes of TDIU?

A common trait of veterans is that they work hard, push towards gaining their objectives, and never admit defeat. Unfortunately, sometimes that means they overlook the severity of the challenges they ...

Social Security disability (SSDI) and TDIU for veterans

We know that veterans joined the military because they wanted to serve their country, not because they wanted to navigate bureaucratic mazes to claim benefits to which they are entitled. Trying to ...

The VA Appeals Process: A Step-by-Step Explanation

The process for appealing a denied veteran’s disability claim is lengthy and can be confusing for many people. However, this article will provide a step-by-step explanation of the appeals process. ...

Do Non-Service-Connected Disabilities Affect TDIU?

It may be years since you left military service and as time passes, sometimes it can be hard to know what parts of your life are still affected by your sacrifices of service and which ones are just ...

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