3 Things You Need to Know About the VA and Depression

First thing you need to know is Depression can sometimes sneak up on you. One day you are driving to work and you can’t stop crying for no apparent reason. You have a headache for days or you can’t ...

PROTECTED VA DISABILITY RATINGS

Veterans frequently contact The Veterans Law Group (VLG) in cases where the VA proposes a reduction of their disability ratings. It is important to be aware that VA law provides for protection ...

What Does The VA Consider For A Mental Health Disability?

Finding the Top Local VSOs for Disability Claims

As a Veteran, you’ve dedicated a significant part of your life to serving our country. Now, when it comes to navigating the complexities of disability claims, understanding how to find and work with ...

What VA disability claim documentation is needed for adjustment disorder?

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

What are common signs of adjustment disorder for veterans?

Adjustment disorder is the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in active duty service members, accounting for nearly one third (30.8%) of incident mental health diagnoses in the period ...

What to Expect at a VA Disability Benefits Appeal Hearing

The prospect of a hearing before a Veteran Law Judge (“VLJ”) may seem intimidating even for the most experienced veterans because it is an unfamiliar process.

Personality Disorders Disability Benefits

In the United States, there is an unfortunate stigma associated with asking for help for a mental health condition. This is as true in the military world, if not more, as it is in civilian society. ...

VA Disability and Social Security: Can I Receive Benefits For Both A Social Security Disability Award And A VA Total Disability Award Based Upon Individual Unemployability (TDIU)?

Yes, you can! Social Security disability benefits are not offset against benefits received under a VA TDIU award and vice versa. A veteran can receive both VA disability and Social Security ...

The VA Disability Benefits Process: A Closer Look