Why Are So Many MST Claims Denied?

The VA officially recognizes that sexual harassment and assault sometimes occur within the military, leaving veterans with military sexual trauma or “MST.” Despite the acknowledgment of the existence ...

What to Expect at a VA Disability Benefits Appeal Hearing

The prospect of a hearing before a Veteran Law Judge (“VLJ”) may seem intimidating even for the most experienced veterans because it is an unfamiliar process.

How to Expedite Your VA Disability Claim Due to Hardship

Are you experiencing financial hardship while waiting for a decision on your VA disability claim appeal? Are there other reasons, such as illness or advanced age, that make the usual timeframe for ...

Compensation & Pension Exam for Veterans With PTSD: What to Expect

A compensation and pension exam (“C&P Exam”) is a required step in getting VA disability claims processed and approved.

Delayed Treatment Could Make PTSD Symptoms Permanent

What is Delayed-Onset PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental condition that sometimes emerges in the aftermath of facing a life-threatening situation. This can happen in civilian life, like ...

PTSD and Sleep Deprivation

Surveys suggest that 70 to 90% of people with PTSD suffer from sleep deprivation, with veterans falling in the higher end of that range.

What is The Disability Rating Level For MST?

Military sexual trauma, or MST, is an all too frequent occurrence for service members. Acknowledging the traumatizing sexual harassment or assault is often hard enough for the victim, sometimes ...

Who Can Help Me File a Claim for VA Disability?

If you are a veteran struggling with a full or partial disability that stems from your time in the military, you may be entitled to VA disability benefits. Filing claims for VA disability may seem ...

The VA Denied My MST Claim – Should I Just Give Up?

For a veteran who has finally had the courage to speak their truth and file for VA disability benefits relating to their MST, a denial of benefits may feel like a kick in the teeth, another dismissal ...

Is a TDIU Rating Permanent (for the rest of my life)?

The only constant in life is change. Soldiers are trained to be prepared for the unexpected and to adapt to changing circumstances at a moment’s notice. Upon return to civilian life, especially when ...

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