Presumptive Service Connection for Asthma, Rhinitis, and Sinusitis
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | August 2, 2021 | Disability Compensation
The VA announced today that it will immediately begin processing and granting claims for service connection for asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis as presumptively related to exposure to particulate matter during service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations or in Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Syria, or Djibouti. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis McDonough, stated that he… read more
Fundamental Rules Used By The VA In Rating Disabilities
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | July 29, 2021 | Disability Compensation
The Veterans Affairs (VA) assigns veterans a disability rating by comparing the severity of a service-connected disability to the Schedule for Rating Disabilities. That rating is then “combined” with a veteran’s other ratings to determine their total combined rating. The total combined rating is then used to determine the amount of compensation paid monthly to… read more
What Is a C&P Exam? Understanding Compensation and Pension Examinations
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | July 28, 2021 | Disability Compensation
Once you’ve applied for VA disability or pension benefits, expect to receive a letter or phone call from the Veterans Affairs (VA) scheduling you for a Compensation & Pension (C&P) examination. A C&P exam is an appointment with a medical professional who will evaluate your disabilities. If your claim involves multiple disabilities, the VA may… read more
TDIU Success Rate: Understanding The Two-Step Analysis To Qualify For A TDIU Rating
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | July 27, 2021 | Disability Compensation
Veterans who are incapable of securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment may qualify for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (a “TDIU” or “IU”). If awarded a TDIU, a veteran will be paid at the 100% disability rate even though their combined disability rating is less than 100%. Substantially gainful employment is generally… read more
Applying For VA Disability Benefits Years After Service: Basic Eligibility For VA Benefits
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | July 26, 2021 | Disability Compensation
A veteran can apply for VA disability compensation benefits any time after service. Put another way, there is no time limit on when you can apply for benefits. Generally, you must satisfy three elements to service connect a disability: Evidence of current disability, i.e., a current diagnosis of a chronic medical condition; An in-service event,… read more
Basic Eligibility Requirements for VA Benefits
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | June 22, 2021 | Disability Compensation,Health Benefits,State Veteran Benefits
Each VA benefit – health care, disability, pension, education, housing, etc. – administered by the VA has its own unique eligibility requirements but there are basic eligibility requirements common to all VA benefits. The most common requirement is whether you are a veteran, and some benefits look at whether you had wartime versus peacetime service… read more
Rules Regulating the Reduction of VA Disability Ratings
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | June 19, 2021 | Disability Compensation,Health Benefits,State Veteran Benefits
A VA disability rating is not truly protected until it has been in effect for 20 years or more. At the 20-year mark, the VA cannot reduce a rating unless it determines that the rating was based on fraud. Prior to then, however, there are certain situations where VA can reduce a disability rating if… read more
The Benefits of Receiving a Non-Compensable Rating from the VA
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | January 30, 2020 | Disability Compensation
If you are a veteran who has a disability-related to your military service, you will want to apply for disability compensation benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA). When the VA grants service connection for your medical issues, VA will also assign your service-related disability a rating. If the VA finds your condition does not result… read more
Can I Get VA Disability for Agent Orange Exposure?
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | January 9, 2020 | Disability Compensation
If you served in the Republic of Vietnam or the waters surrounding Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, the VA automatically presumes you have been exposed to Agent Orange, which was sprayed in large quantities to get rid of brush, trees, and overgrowth to eliminate hiding places for the enemy. Since then,… read more
The Benefits of Receiving a Non-Compensable Rating from the VA
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | January 2, 2020 | Disability Compensation
If you are a veteran who has a disability-related to your military service, you will want to apply for disability compensation benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA). When the VA grants service connection for your medical issues, VA will also assign your service-related disability a rating. If the VA finds your condition does not result… read more
