Resources and Articles For Veterans Facing VA Disabilities

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

Was Your VA Disability Claim Denied? Here is What to Do (2021 Update)

If the VA denied your disability claim, you are certainly not alone.

by Mark Lippman

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

Can a Veteran Be Awarded a 100% Psychiatric Disability and Still Work?

The short answer to this question is: Yes. However, it is very uncommon. Usually, a 100% disability rating translates to a psychiatric disability so severe as to preclude a claimant from engaging in ...

by Amanda Mineer

Understanding MST Claims: Overcoming Obstacles for Veterans

It does not matter whether a sexually assaulted claimant has tried once or several times to service-connect their PTSD or related psychiatric disability claim. In either case, military sexual trauma ...

by Jeff Copher