Criteria the VA developed in 1945 do not align with modern medicine, employment and the impact of disabilities on a veteran’s ...

The VA disability benefits framework was designed to provide veterans with structured, lawful access to compensation connected to their service. Over time, as eligibility standards have evolved and ...

When a service-connected condition causes or worsens another medical issue, veterans may be eligible to file secondary VA claims. A primary claim establishes the direct connection between a disability ...

A Marine Corps veteran rated 70% for post-traumatic stress disorder didn't know his sleep apnea counted as a separate disability. An Army veteran with a service-connected back injury never filed for ...

Veterans have 12 months from their decision date to file an appeal, VA appeals expert explains Brett Buchanan, director of ...

Filing a VA disability claim is a significant step toward receiving monthly tax-free compensation for service-connected ...

Veterans have dedicated their lives to serving and protecting the country, often making significant sacrifices in the process. The U.S. government, recognizing these sacrifices, offers a wide array of ...

Millions of American veterans are preparing to receive their monthly lifeline as the Department of Veterans Affairs confirms payment schedules for November benefits. The timing brings particular ...