Veterans and their survivors can change their GI Bill program or school under several circumstances. However, there are some considerations that a veteran should take. Read on to learn more. Why request a change to your GI Bill benefits? You can request to change...
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What you need to know about the Post-9/11 GI Bill
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Oct 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is an American law that provides education benefits to military veterans who have been on active duty service after September 10, 2001. This bill was passed and signed into law in 2008. Applicants must meet several requirements to qualify. ...
Hidden wounds: Veterans struggling with non-physical conditions may qualify for SSI, SSDI or VA disability
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Oct 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
The physical wounds of war are hard enough to recover from. Many veterans also struggle with unseen wounds that can still qualify them for SSI, SSDI, or VA disability benefits. These can include traumatic brain injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),...
Veteran compensation benefit vs. veteran pension benefit
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Aug 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs offers various benefits to veterans and their families. These tax-free benefits can ease the financial burden for disabled veterans who are unable to work due to their disabilities or who require assistance with daily living...
What you need to know about Board of Veteran’s Appeals (BVA) hearings
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Aug 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Board of Veteran's Appeal is an appellate body of the US Department of Veteran Affairs. It can overrule a decision made by the Veteran Affairs (VA) regional office including those regarding issuing of veterans benefits. If you are a veteran and you appeal a...
7 Reasons the VA may deny your claim
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Aug 1, 2022 | Uncategorized, Veteran Disability Claims
The United States of Veteran Affairs (VA) may deny your claims for several different reasons. In fact, the VA denies up to 30% of the claims annually. It is therefore important to understand the reasons behind the denial of benefits. The VA does not provide feedback...
Can I still receive VA disability if I move overseas?
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jun 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Serving in the military can involve traveling and moving from country to country. Subsequently, it is not uncommon for many veterans to move out of the country. Settling overseas is exciting, but it has its fair share of challenges (language barrier, culture shock and...
VA disability benefits for tinnitus
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jun 6, 2022 | Uncategorized, Veteran Disability Claims
If you are a veteran who has been diagnosed with tinnitus, you may be able to file a claim for disability benefits from the VA. Tinnitus is a hearing impairment caused by high-pitched sounds that can result from explosions and weapons firing. This article will explain...
A quick guide on how to file a VA disability claim
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Mar 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you are a veteran with a disability, you can file a claim and be compensated by the federal government. However, you must provide accurately documented evidence of your injury or illness to get these compensations. Read on to learn how you can quickly file a VA...
A quick guide to the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (CHAMPVA)
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veteran's Affairs, or CHAMPVA, is one of the major health care benefits for a spouse, surviving spouse or child of a veteran who has died or is totally disabled due to a service-connected disability. In this...