Favorable medical evidence is the lifeblood of any VA disability claim because, in most cases, the success of a VA claim turns upon favorable medical evidence. Under its duty to assist, the VA is ...
Whenever you went to the beach, sometimes there would be signs saying “Don’t go into the water! Beware of Sharks!” Good to know before getting into the ocean. Sometimes, we wish there was a sign for ...
The rules for determining whether a disability is permanent differ depending on if the disability is service connected or not. This blog discusses only service-connected disabilities for which ...
You may have heard of a buddy letter and you’re wondering if it can help increase your chances of obtaining disability benefits. Yes, a buddy letter can help. A buddy letter is a statement that ...
Have you ever been curious about if the VA considers depression as a disability? Well, the answer is yes, they do and Veterans get VA benefits for their depression. While the VA does rate mental ...
Our PTSD Guide will explain what PTSD is (Part 1), what is needed to get PTSD service-connected (Part 2), what to expect from a Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam for PTSD (Part 3), how PTSD ...
Our PTSD Guide will explain what PTSD is (Part 1), what is needed to get PTSD service-connected (Part 2), what to expect from a Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam for PTSD (Part 3), how PTSD ...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that many Veterans have heard of, but may not be familiar with its particulars, or even whether or not they are suffering from it. PTSD is ...