Requesting A Board Appeal For Veterans’ Benefits Claims
It can be discouraging for disabled veterans to receive a denial of their benefits claims. An appeal with the VA’s Board of Veterans Appeals may be filed after the denial of an initial claim, a supplemental claim, or a denial from a higher-level review. Requesting a VBA appeal can be complicated. Veterans who receive a […]
Questions Remain About Veterans’ Benefits COLA Increase For 2021
Reports are conflicting as to whether there will be a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2021 benefits for Social Security, military retirees, disabled veterans and others. Based on the current economic landscape – which has been in flux since the COVID-19 pandemic – estimates show that if there is any increase it will be lower than […]
Are You Eligible For Veteran Benefits?
Surprisingly, there is no set definition of who is a veteran in the United States. Benefits for those who have been deemed veterans in Indiana and around the country have been created and added-upon for more than 200 years. Each time the government would add a new benefit, they would also add a new requirement […]
Are You Eligible For VA Community Care?
Veterans in need of medical attention or examinations often rely on their local VA. Unfortunately, not all veterans have the option. It may be that they are nowhere near a facility, or that the facility near them is unable to provide for their health care demands. Whatever the reason, when a veteran is unable to […]
Understanding Eligibility For Veterans’ Benefits For Disability
There are many veterans of the United States military in Indiana. Unfortunately, they might have suffered a disabling injury or condition while they were in the service. This could leave them unable to work and earn a living. Veterans’ benefits may be available for those who are considered eligible. Understanding the eligibility requirements is imperative when […]
How COVID-19 Is Affecting VBA Claims
If you are a veteran or uniformed services member of the U.S. military, you likely have dealt with or heard of the Veterans Benefits Administration. The VBA has recently experienced an extensive backlog of initial benefits claims. It is possible that the pandemic is partially to blame. The VBA’s administrators and staff have had to adapt […]