BOARD OF VETERANS’ APPEALS DECISIONS; HOW MUCH WEIGHT ARE THEY GIVEN?

Question: How much weight are Board of Veterans’ Appeals (“the Board”) given?

Camp Lejeune: Toxic Exposure

What Does The VA Consider For A Mental Health Disability?

What VA Disability claim documentation is needed for bipolar disorder?

Documentation that will be needed to support a successful VA disability claim for bipolar disorder is similar to that of other psychiatric VA disability claims. This article discusses VA claims for ...

What VA Disability Rating should I expect for PTSD?

Tax-free monthly monetary payments are available to veterans who have service-connected PTSD. PTSD in veterans if finally being recognized as a real problem for those who have served in the military. ...

Is my VA Disability Rating permanent?

You’ve received a decision on your VA disability claim, including an assignment of your VA disability ratings – individual as to each type of disability and an overall rating. Is your VA disability ...

Is it possible to increase my VA Disability Rating for PTSD?

Yes, it is possible to increase your VA disability rating for PTSD. VA disability rating disputes actually have a relatively high success rate on appeal. If you are hoping to increase your VA ...

Can I receive VA Disability for Sleep Apnea?

Can veterans receive VA disability benefits for sleep apnea? Under direct or secondary connection to their military service, the answer is yes. This article spells out the VA disability process and ...

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 ...

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 ...