Resources and Articles For Veterans Facing VA Disabilities

What VA Disability Rating should I expect for Back & Neck issues?

Did you receive back or neck injuries connected to your military service? Are they still interfering with your work and your life? Has the VA denied or underrated your VA disability claim for back ...

by Amanda Mineer

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 ...

by Amanda Mineer

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 ...

by Amanda Mineer

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 ...

by Amanda Mineer

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 ...

by digitopia

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 ...

by Amanda Mineer

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 ...

by Mark Lippman

Questions to Ask Before Selecting a VA Attorney for Your Claim

Choosing the right lawyer to handle your VA disability case can be the deciding factor in whether you receive the disability benefits you need. It is vital that you choose an attorney with experience ...

by Mark Lippman

Should I Hire a VA Disability Attorney to File a VA Disability Claim?

Filing for veterans’ disability benefits is often a long, complex, and confusing process. While free services are available to help veterans file a claim on their own, veterans disability benefits ...

by Amanda Mineer

Can I get connected for issues caused by my already connected issues?

Yes, you can! In fact, these types of service-related disabilities have a name: secondary service-connected disabilities. The regulation, 38 C.F.R.§ 3.310(a), provides:

by Amanda Mineer