Can I Qualify for VA Disability Because Of PTSD from Afghanistan?
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | December 13, 2019 | Disability Compensation
More than two million Americans have served in Afghanistan and Iraq since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. These are soldiers who have often been in combat, having seen fellow soldiers killed or injured, or have been in danger themselves at times. Many of these soldiers have returned home to the U.S. suffering from… read more
How the VA Rates PTSD for Disability Claims
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | September 9, 2019 | Disability Compensation
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a very misunderstood condition that does not get the attention it deserves. Military personnel are particularly at risk for this debilitating condition due to the constant and severe stress they experience during active duty, especially during deployment. Unfortunately, signs of PTSD may not surface until years after exposure to a… read more
When Can the VA Reduce or Eliminate Your TDIU Benefits?
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | August 9, 2019 | Disability Compensation
The road to approval for Veterans Administration (VA) disability compensation benefits is rarely smooth, but once granted, many assume the worry is behind them and benefits will continue without end. Seeking disability benefits is not an easy decision for most veterans, and many will do everything they can to work to the fullest extent for… read more
What Is a TDIU and How Does a Veteran Qualify?
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | June 21, 2019 | Disability Compensation
Sustaining gainful employment is the way most people financially support themselves and their families. Upon discharge, most veterans are able to find and sustain employment without issue, and many veterans work for years without experiencing any negative side effects of their service. However, over time, they may find themselves unable to work because of injuries… read more
Proving a Service-Related Traumatic Stressor for PTSD Disability Claims
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | June 14, 2019 | Disability Compensation
Military service can expose service members to a variety of stressful and tense situations on a daily basis. It is impossible to prepare for how to deal with some of the scenarios that can occur. Servicemembers returning from conflict zones are particularly at risk for developing long-term and debilitating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which can… read more
An Overview of VA Disability Claims
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | May 24, 2019 | Disability Compensation
Serving one’s country as a member of the military requires a great deal of personal sacrifice, particularly time away from loved ones. The honor that comes with this service, however, is something that continues long after discharge. But life after military service can be marred for many by the onset of a related disability that… read more
Understanding How the VA Evaluates PTSD Claims
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | May 17, 2019 | Disability Compensation
Any traumatic event can produce long-term effects for the participants, but those in the military often encounter repeated, high-level traumatic incidents on a regular basis, particularly if they are deployed in a combat zone. The human psyche is not equipped, nor is there any effective way, to process traumatic events for many individuals. Classified as… read more
How the VA Assigns Disability Ratings
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | May 8, 2019 | Disability Compensation
Proving one has a disabling condition is only half the battle when seeking Veteran’s Administration (VA) disability compensation benefits. Unlike SSDI, the amount of compensation a claimant receives is not based on earnings alone but is directly linked to the disability rating assigned, which represents the level of social and occupational impairment the VA believes… read more
Understanding the Different Types of VA Disability Claims
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | April 23, 2019 | Disability Compensation
Disabilities can enter a person’s life in a variety of ways and at different times. Disabilities related to military experience can be particularly tricky to pinpoint because of the different environments a service member may encounter and the extreme circumstances they may have to face. Military personnel can experience the onset of a disability while… read more
Presumption of Agent Orange Exposure Extended to Blue Water Veterans
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | February 4, 2019 | Disability Compensation
Last Tuesday the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit handed a major victory to Vietnam veterans who served offshore in Vietnam’s territorial waters. Since the late 1990s, the VA has excluded the group known as “Blue Water” veterans, who served offshore, from receiving a presumption of agent orange exposure, and thus a presumption of… read more
