The U.S government offers monthly VA disability benefits to veterans who got injured or sick during military service. Veterans that experience worsened pre-existing conditions due to their service are also eligible for compensation. However, most veterans aren't sure...
When a veteran applies for disability benefits, so much is beyond their control. They complete the required paperwork, then sit and wait. Decision-makers at the VA --people they've never even met-- will decide whether they are entitled to compensation. One thing a...
Yes, you can. Here's what you need to know: You can apply for VA disability benefits at any time To start, it's important to understand that as a former active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training member of the armed forces, you can apply for VA...
You are more likely to receive a veteran's disability compensation if you are a military officer suffering or suffered a service-related injury/illness. The benefits are provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and they include health care and financial...
According to the Veteran Association (VA), around 9% of the adult population in Indiana are veterans. The number is quite a significant part of the population. Due to their experiences in war, some veterans have been afflicted with mental health issues or substance...
The VA has expanded its Mission Act to provide more services to family caregivers. Starting in October 2020, the administration began accepting applications for its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) from the caregivers of veterans who...
Sometimes veterans with a disability (acquired in the line of duty) might become unable to live independently. In this case, they would require assisted living care to help with daily activities involving personal hygiene, meal preparation, transport, etc. For this...
Veterans in Illinois and other states may have spent years of their lives fighting for the country. To ensure that veterans receive the benefits they deserve after the risks they took, Congress created the Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act of 2020. You...
Veterans in Indiana should know that an important change may be coming to the world of veterans' benefits. Current regulations force people to prove that they were exposed to toxicity that caused an illness while serving. However, the VA may add burn pits and other...
In the 90s and 2000s, the United States military used burn pits to dispose of various materials like human waste, jet fuel, trash, chemicals, paint, plastic and other products. Many of the soldiers who spent time around the burn pits have now developed cancers and...
