The relationship between social security benefits and your veterans disability compensation is confusing. The social security administration (SSA) provides several benefits, which interact with your veterans compensation in different ways. One of these benefits, supplemental security income (SSI), is a needs based program, so it is affected by veterans benefits compensation. But other benefits, such […]
Can I get Veterans Disability Compensation for Parkinson’s Disease?
Published on January 30th, 2020
If you are a veteran with Parkinson’s disease, you may qualify for veterans disability compensation. The key is showing that your condition was caused or made worse by your military service. There are several ways your Parkinson’s disease may be service related. If you served in certain areas, the VA may even presume that your […]
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What can I do to Improve my Chances of Getting Veterans Disability Compensation?
Published on January 28th, 2020
We’ve all heard horror stories about veterans getting denied their disability compensation and having to fight against the VA bureaucracy. If you are going to apply for disability compensation, you’ll want to do everything in your power to avoid these problems. Fortunately, there are some steps that you can take now to give your disability […]
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Can I Get Veterans Disability Compensation for Schizophrenia?
Published on January 24th, 2020
You may be eligible for veterans disability compensation if you suffer from Schizophrenia. The amount of monthly, tax-free compensation you receive will depend on your disability rating, which the VA will determine based on your medical history and usually a compensation and pension exam (C&P exam) and your employment status. Your disability rating is a […]
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Do I Need a Lawyer to Appeal a Denied Disability Claim?
Published on January 22nd, 2020
There is no requirement that you use a lawyer to appeal the denial of your veterans disability compensation. However, the statistics from the VA show that your chances of succeeding on appeal increase significantly if you go through the process with a lawyer by your side. Your lawyer will advocate on your behalf at the […]
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