Veterans Affairs (VA) has a number of benefits and programs designed to help veterans with their transition back to civilian life. Many of these programs feature lifelong benefits designed to help you succeed over the long term. Veterans disability benefits is one...
Veterans Benefits
VA medical benefits expanded for toxic substance exposure
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Sep 13, 2022 | Burn Pit Compensation, Veterans Benefits
For veterans who were exposed to toxic substances in the course of duty, there are medical benefits available. The act, named The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics, or PACT, provides for veterans and their...
Housing grants for veterans with disability
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Aug 29, 2022 | Veterans Benefits
VA offers several grants to veterans with service-connected disabilities to help them buy, refinance or improve their homes. This allows the veterans to live more independently and meet their medical needs. The VA grants can be confused with VA home loans, which are...
Veteran’s Disability Benefits
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Aug 5, 2022 | Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, Veterans Benefits
A disabled person is entitled to several Social Security benefits, particularly if they become disabled while working. Therefore, it is essential to understand the procedures and standards used by the Social Security Administration to determine eligibility for...
Do you qualify for veterans’ benefits if you discover your condition after serving?
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Aug 3, 2022 | Veterans Benefits
Research shows that nearly a third of veterans develop complications related to their years of military service. For some, these bodily complications show up immediately after retirement, while others take a little longer to manifest their symptoms. If you discover...
How to receive both Social Security and veterans disability benefits
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jul 1, 2022 | Veteran Disability Claims, Veterans Benefits
Military veterans can collect benefits from both Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA), but there are some caveats. These federal agencies have different rules and processes to determine eligibility and payments. Qualifying for disability...
Disability compensation for POW
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jun 29, 2022 | Veteran Disability Claims, Veterans Benefits
Being a soldier takes a significant toll on both the mind and the body. Despite the hardship and stress associated with active deployment, spending time as a prisoner of war (POW) is perhaps the most negatively impactful situation a soldier can find themselves in. If...
What you need to know about VA disability benefits and employment
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jun 14, 2022 | Veteran Disability Claims, Veterans Benefits
VA disability benefits aim to provide income for injured vets. Although helpful, this income is often not enough. You may need to supplement disability benefits with earned income simultaneously. Working and VA benefit eligibility Having a job while applying for your...
VA Individual Unemployability (IU) compensation program
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jun 13, 2022 | Veteran Disability Claims, Veterans Benefits
If you are a veteran and cannot work due to a service-related disability, you may be eligible for VA IU benefits. You can receive the same disability benefits as a veteran who has a 100% disability rating. The main benefits of the IU program include health care and...
Qualifying conditions for VA and social security disability benefits
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Dec 17, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Veterans Benefits
Veterans may be eligible for both VA and social security disability benefits simultaneously. There is also a possibility of collecting one benefit and not qualifying for the other, since both the application process and the disability definition are different. Read on...
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