A U.S. senator introduced in late July a bill that would expand the number of health care providers who are allowed to perform the compensation and pension, or C&P, exam for veterans with the aim of reducing the backlog of veterans who are waiting for their...
VA reconsiders benefits eligibility for “bad” discharges
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Sep 19, 2020 | Veterans Benefits
Lawmakers in Washington are concerned about struggling veterans after learning their fate after receiving “bad paper” discharges. The developments, which may result in good news for veterans in Indiana, are causing the Department of Veteran Affairs to reconsider some...
Breaking through with VA benefits
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Sep 17, 2020 | Veteran Disability Claims, Veterans Benefits
Military veterans have provided what many consider the most important service that anyone can give to their country. Everyone wants veterans to get the benefits they deserve. However, it can be difficult to navigate the world of the veterans' benefits. The Department...
Veterans’ disability appeals may now move faster
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Sep 13, 2020 | Disability Claims Appeals Process
Veterans in Indiana know the routine. File for Social Security Disability, get denied and then go through an appeals process that seems to drag on forever. On average, the time that it takes for those who have been injured as a result of their service to obtain...
Getting an increased rating for veterans’ disability benefits
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Sep 11, 2020 | Veterans Benefits
As many veterans in Indiana know, medical records are an essential part of applying for veterans disability benefits. If a condition improves or worsens, the VA could reevaluate the rating upon request, then raise or lower it. No applicant has a promise of a higher...
Sexual orientation should not affect Indiana veterans’ benefits
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Sep 9, 2020 | Blog, Veterans Benefits
When you earn an honorable discharge for your military service, the USA owes you a debt of gratitude at the very least. If your military service led to combat wounds, disabling injuries, or other ongoing debilitating effects, your honorable discharge should affirm...
Disability ratings impact veterans’ benefits
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Sep 7, 2020 | Veterans Benefits
Combat veterans in Indiana and across the nation often suffer lifelong effects of military service. When those lifelong effects reduce a veteran's ability to earn a living, veterans' benefits are supposed to provide the support needed to continue living a relatively...
How to qualify for veterans’ disability benefits
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Sep 1, 2020 | Veteran Disability Claims
Veterans in Indiana who have suffered from service-related disabilities may be eligible for veterans' benefits. VA disability compensation is available to people who meet the eligibility criteria and may provide financial support, health care, and other benefits....