What is MST PTSD?
Serving your country in the military can be one of your proudest achievements, but sometimes things happen during your service that haunt you for years to come. According to recent research, 15.7% of ...
What Should I Do If the BVA Remands My Claim(s)?
So you just received your Board decision from the Board of Veteran Appeals (“BVA” of “Board”) and eagerly skimmed through pages of discussion to find the outcome. Did they agree that you should ...
How to File a Successful VA MST Claim
Sexual harassment and assault, unfortunately, happen in the military with some frequency. Fortunately, the VA recognizes this and provides disability benefits for the resulting trauma, referred to as ...
Simple Guide to VA Retroactive/Back Pay Benefits
One of the first questions you may have about your back pay benefits is what starting date will be assigned to your claim. Are disability claims retroactive? Do they have a starting date only when a ...
Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Explained
It’s not easy for any veteran to admit that you have been sexually harassed or assaulted while in the military, and even harder to ask for help with the resulting trauma. In this article, we’ll ...
Personality Disorders Disability Benefits
In the United States, there is an unfortunate stigma associated with asking for help for a mental health condition. This is as true in the military world, if not more, as it is in civilian society. ...
What Factors Affect a TDIU Claim?
Veterans unable to work due to service-related disabilities may qualify for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) benefits through the VA. Several factors can affect a veteran’s ...
Severe Back Injury: VA Disability Rating for Back Injury
It’s said that you don’t notice how critical your back is until you hurt it. Many veterans know this to be true, since severe back injuries are unfortunately common among servicemen and women. Though ...
The Difference Between a VA Disability Appeal & an Initial Claim.
An initial claim starts with the filing of a VA claim form called an Application for Disability Compensation and Related Disability Benefits, and numbered: 21-526EZ. This form can be obtained online ...
VA Disability and Social Security: Can I Receive Benefits For Both A Social Security Disability Award And A VA Total Disability Award Based Upon Individual Unemployability (TDIU)?
Yes, you can! Social Security disability benefits are not offset against benefits received under a VA TDIU award and vice versa. A veteran can receive both VA disability and Social Security ...
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