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...
Serving Clients Throughout Upstate South Carolina
Serving Clients Throughout Upstate South Carolina
VA Benefits
Do you qualify to submit a fully developed VA disability claim
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...
Can I get disability benefits before I leave the military?
The Veteran's Administration disability program provides compensation for Veterans who have an illness or injury due to their military service. You may also be eligible for benefits if your military service caused a pre-existing condition to become worse. In some...
How may veterans protect their homes from foreclosure?
Homes financed through VA loans may face foreclosure when borrowers fall behind on payments. As noted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, however, options exist to avoid losing your property. You may, for example, contact your mortgage servicer and ask if you...
Can alcohol or substance abuse link to a veteran’s PTSD claim?
If you are a veteran, you probably are no stranger to traumatic events. After all, serving in combat often requires participating in or witnessing events that can destroy your mental well-being. Fortunately, if you have post-traumatic stress disorder from your...
Getting your VA claim re-opened
You may have a painful injury or illness in the wake of your military service. Facing a denial for disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs may leave you in a difficult financial position. If the VA denies your claim, you may have the right to...
Do you qualify for a direct service claim?
Veterans may incur several different kinds of injuries while they serve their countries. Sometimes, they could be able to receive benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. One type of claim that people may need to file is a direct service claim. The...
What is a secondary service corrected disability claim?
If you suffer a disability due to your service in the military, you may be able to file a disability claim. If you filed a claim in the past and developed a new disability, you may be able to file a new claim. According to the VA, a secondary claim is to receive more...
What kind of compensation can Blue Water Navy veterans expect?
As a veteran, you put your life on the line to serve your country. In the line of duty, you may face various threats, some of which may result in death or illness later in life. During the Vietnam War, many members of the military suffered exposure to Agent Orange, an...