As a Veteran, understanding the relationship between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) is crucial in navigating your benefits and claims.
Bipolar disorder in veterans is all too common. Approximately 5.2 million veterans have experienced a behavioral health condition according to the US Department of Health and Human Service. ...
VA disability benefit payments are available to veterans with service-connected PTSD. Maybe you or your loved one are entitled to receive them.
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 ...
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 ...
This, in my opinion, is the most important yet most difficult challenge for disabled veterans.
RAMP: What is it and is it right for me? The Department of Veterans Affairs is notorious for its red tape. Some injured veterans hoping for disability benefits spend months building a thorough ...
Military service demands certain sacrifices, but few realize just how demanding active duty can be on a person’s mental state. While much is made about post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, ...
The Challenge of Sparse Medical Records We are all familiar with cases involving sparse medical records. Claim folders with minimal treatment records, both service and post-service, pose a challenge ...
Getting emergency health care in a non-VA health care facility paid for by the Veterans Administration is allowed but often difficult for veterans to succeed at. There are very strict guidelines to ...