What VA Disability Rating should I expect for Bipolar disorder?

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. ...

What VA disability claim documentation is needed for PTSD?

VA disability benefit payments are available to veterans with service-connected PTSD. Maybe you or your loved one are entitled to receive them.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

My VA Doctor Wont Write An Opinion Letter, What Now?

This, in my opinion, is the most important yet most difficult challenge for disabled veterans.

Do I Need to File a “Claim” for Individual Unemployability (TDIU)?

Now that you or your spouse have completed your active military duty and returned to the civilian world, you may feel like you have merely exchanged one set of stresses for another, including ...

Navigating PTSD Disability Benefits: How to Prove Your Claim

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common psychiatric disorders that military members suffer from during and after their service. Yet, it is also one of the most difficult ...

RAMP: An Option for 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 ...

Does a Personality Disorder Mean I Can’t Get VA Compensation?

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, ...

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