by admin | Dec 16, 2023 | Random VA News, VA Disability, VA News, Veterans Legal Help
Veterans receiving disability compensation and other benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can expect to see a 3.2% increase in their monthly payments starting in January 2024. This Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) is in line with the increase recently...
by admin | Dec 16, 2023 | Random VA News, VA Disability, VA News, Veterans Legal Help
VA Announces Update to Mental Health Rating Criteria for Disability Claims The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has recently finalized an update to the rating criteria used for evaluating mental health conditions when deciding veterans’ disability claims and...
by admin | Nov 6, 2023 | Random VA News
Using Lay Evidence to Support Your VA Disability Claim When filing a claim for disability benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), medical evidence from doctors is crucial. However, another type of evidence called “lay evidence” can also...
by admin | Sep 20, 2023 | Random VA News
A sleep apnea test, commonly known as a polysomnogram or sleep study, is designed to diagnose sleep disorders, including sleep apnea. The test records specific body functions while the individual sleeps. Here’s a breakdown of the process: 1. Preparation: Before...
by admin | Apr 8, 2023 | Random VA News
Military.com – The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rejected a veteran’s argument that his disability compensation should have been made retroactive to his date of discharge because his condition rendered him incapable of filing a claim within the required...
by admin | Apr 8, 2023 | Random VA News
Thanks to historic new legislation called the PACT Act, VA is now able to provide generations of toxic-exposed Veterans and their survivors with the health care and benefits they deserve. Since President Biden signed the PACT Act into law on August 10,...
