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
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 disability benefits. Veteran’s
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 your condition
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.
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 payments from the VA doesn’t
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
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