Veterans Exposed to Herbicides Outside of Vietnam: Here’s What To Do
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | April 12, 2022 | Disability Compensation,State Veteran Benefits
Agent Orange was a tactical herbicide the U.S. military primarily used to clear vegetation and leaves for military operations during the Vietnam War. Agent Orange was also used at Thailand military bases during the Vietnam War and in the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ). The herbicides were also tested and stored elsewhere, including some military bases… read more
Developing Medical Evidence to Support A Claim
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | April 12, 2022 | Disability Compensation,Health Benefits
One of the most important factors in winning a claim or appeal for VA disability compensation benefits is developing medical evidence in support of your case. There is virtually no way to get your disability claim approved without sufficient medical evidence to support your claim. In this post, I put together some tips about developing… read more
The Importance of Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | February 24, 2022 | Disability Compensation
The VA has a duty to assist claimants in generating or gathering the evidence they need to substantiate their claims for disability compensation benefits. One part of that duty is for the VA to obtain medical examinations, which the VA calls Compensation and Pension Examinations (C&P exams). The VA claims and appeals process can be… read more
The Differences Between VA Disability Compensation Benefits and VA Pension Benefits
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | February 24, 2022 | Disability Compensation,PTSD Benefits,State Veteran Benefits
Although VA disability compensation benefits and VA pension benefits are both a type of monthly payment, that is where the similarities end. In short, VA disability compensation benefits are monthly payments for medical disability’s that are related to active duty, while VA pension benefits are monthly payments made to a veteran when they are unable… read more
What Is The Job Of A VA Lawyer?
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | February 24, 2022 | Disability Compensation,Firm News,Legal Update,PTSD Benefits,State Veteran Benefits
In my opinion, a VA representative’s job is two-fold. First, help the veteran win their appeal for disability compensation benefits by obtaining the evidence needed to win the claim and putting forth persuasive legal arguments. Almost as equally important is to review a veteran’s entire VA claims file to determine if any additional past-due benefits… read more
Evaluating Subjective Symptoms Due To TBI
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | December 29, 2021 | Disability Compensation,Health Benefits,State Veteran Benefits
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the most significant injuries former combat veterans suffer. According to health officials, there has been an uptick in TBI in military service members who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. This is because of the enemy’s use of roadside improvised explosive devices (IEDs). However, not all TBIs are caused by… read more
Diagnosis of Current Disability: Here’s What You Need To Know
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | November 16, 2021 | Disability Compensation,State Veteran Benefits
In order to win a claim for service connection for a disability, you must have a diagnosis of a current disability. Without a current diagnosis, the VA may deny your claim without even examining you. The process of obtaining a diagnosis for a disability is similar, whether it resulted from an auto accident, a fall,… read more
Common VA Errors That Can Be Corrected By an Appeal To Court
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | October 16, 2021 | Disability Compensation,State Veteran Benefits
The VA, unfortunately, often makes errors when adjudicating disability claims. The mistakes in judgment may lead to a low rating or a total denial of disability compensation. If you’ve received a low rating or have been denied disability compensation benefits by the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, you should check to see if the VA made… read more
Service Connection for Diseases Associated with Exposure to Asbestos
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | September 27, 2021 | Disability Compensation,Health Benefits,State Veteran Benefits
Winning a claim for service connection for asbestos-related diseases can be difficult due to the need to prove you were exposed to asbestos. Proving asbestos exposure to receive disability compensation benefits can be a complicated process that is likely to be daunting in the face of the health concerns you’ve been forced to deal with…. read more
Veterans Discharged for Sexual Orientation to Receive VA Benefits
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | September 20, 2021 | Disability Compensation,Legal Update
On the 10th anniversary of the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, VA announced that LGBTQ+ service members who received an other than honorable discharge would now be eligible for VA benefits such as vocational rehabilitation, home loan guaranty, compensation & pension, health care, homeless program, and/or burial benefits. Veterans Discharged for Sexual Orientation,… read more
