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Do I Get Extra Money From Social Security for Being a Veteran?

Published on November 25th, 2019

As a veteran, you may receive several different benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The exact interplay between VA and SSA benefits depends on the circumstances that are specific to your case, but it is very common for veterans to receive VA disability compensation in addition to Social Security Disability Insurance. Also, veterans who […]


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How Much is VA Individual Unemployability Pay?

Published on November 21st, 2019

The exact amount of Individual Unemployability pay you receive depends on how many dependents you have. If you do not have any dependents, your monthly tax-free payment would be $3,057.13 Individual Unemployability (IU) is also called Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU). Under this program, if you are more than 60 percent disabled and unable to […]


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How Will the VA Calculate My Disability Rating for Back Pain?

Published on November 18th, 2019

Back pain is one of the most common medical conditions that veterans experience after their military service. It could result from a single incident, or from weeks of patrolling with heavy gear. Whatever the reason, it can severely affect your quality of life and earning ability after your discharge. The VA has a complex mechanism […]


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Can I Request a New Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exam?

Published on November 14th, 2019

When you apply for veterans disability compensation, in most cases the VA will send you a letter requesting that you attend a medical exam, which is also called a Compensation & Pension or C&P Exam. This is a medical examination and interview performed by an examiner, usually at your local VA hospital. After the exam, […]


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When Does the VA Pay for Non-VA Medical Care?

Published on November 12th, 2019

The rules for determining when the VA will pay for the community care you receive from a private healthcare provider are changing. Last year, President Trump signed into law the VA MISSION Act, which went into effect on June 7, 2019. On that date, the Veterans Choice Program (VCP), which used to control non-VA treatment […]


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