VA Benefits

If you are a veteran who has problems with your hearing, you are not alone. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, hearing problems are the most common type of disability that American veterans experience in connection with their service. While many...

As a veteran filing for VA disability benefits, you have the legal right to view your c-file. The VA creates your c-file as soon as you file for disability benefits and it contains everything that the VA has collected about your service history, your medical condition...

Active duty military service can put service members at risk for toxic exposures to things such as chemicals and burn pits. Toxic exposure can result in debilitating chronic medical conditions. The PACT Act is a new law that expands veterans' benefits to veterans who...

Disabled veterans may find that they can not work because of their disability. Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) benefits exist to help support veterans in this situation. Becoming familiar with these frequently asked questions may help...

When some veterans return from war or a military conflict, they may develop post-traumatic stress disorder weeks or even months after the event. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs notes that this mental health issue occurs when the stress, fear or anxiety...

If you struggle with a disability as a veteran, you could face many obstacles on a daily basis. In addition to chronic pain, stress and financial hardships, your disability could impact your quality of life and your loved ones as well. For example, you could have to...

It is common for military veterans who suffer from a disability due to their service to file for a disability claim. However, many of these service people develop other disabilities in the future related to their service. In that case, it is possible to file for a...

In 1973, the Military Personnel Records Center in Overland, Missouri caught fire, leading to the destruction of 16-18 million service member records. As result, many former service members have difficulty applying for Veterans Disability Benefits. Unfortunately, there...

When you agreed to fight for your country, you carefully weighed the possibility of suffering a life-altering injury. Now that you cannot work, the U.S. government should live up to its end of the bargain. That is, you should be able to apply for and receive the...

If you are eligible for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation, you may qualify for what the VA calls a fully developed disability claim. What are the requirements for submitting this kind of claim? Qualifications for the claim You qualify to...