What To Do When VA Schedules Unnecessary Reexaminations
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | June 9, 2022 | Disability Compensation,State Veteran Benefits
In 2018, the VA Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) released a report that revealed the VA schedules and conducts unnecessary reexaminations for disabled veterans. The report revealed that the VA would waste an additional $100 million in five years on these unwarranted reexams if left unchecked. So, what should you do when you find… read more
Claims For Increased Disability Ratings
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | June 9, 2022 | Disability Compensation,State Veteran Benefits
Once service connection is in effect for a disability, a veteran can file a claim for increased rating at any time. Once a veteran requests an increased rating, the VA will schedule them for a C&P examination, and after the examination, the VA will issue a rating decision that either increases the rating or continues… read more
Benefits Delivery at Discharge Claims: Here’s What You Should Know
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | June 9, 2022 | Disability Compensation,State Veteran Benefits
The VA established the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program to help eligible veterans receive their VA disability compensation benefits as soon as possible after they are released from active duty. In short, the BDD program allows a service member to apply for their VA benefits while they are still on active duty so that… read more
Completing A Military Records Request Form: Here’s What You Should Know
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | April 12, 2022 | Disability Compensation,Legal Update,State Veteran Benefits
Whether you’re retiring, filing a claim for VA benefits, or requesting a discharge upgrade, you will want a copy of your military medical and personnel records. Download and Print the SF-180 Form In order to request a copy of your military records, you need to complete a SF-180 form and mail it to the appropriate… read more
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
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
