The Board of Veterans Appeals, or BVA, could be the final stop of your disability compensation appeal. If they approve your claim, you will get your disability payments. On the other hand, a BVA denial does not mean that you’ve reached the end of the road. If your BVA appeal fails, you can still take […]
What’s the Difference Between VA Disability Compensation and VA Pension?
Published on July 8th, 2020
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides various services to support veterans through many different stages of life and circumstances. If you are not familiar with the law, it may be challenging to understand the various benefits systems provided. Qualifying for VA Disability Compensation VA Disability Compensation provides support for veterans with a physical or […]
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June: Money For Lunch
Published on June 26th, 2020
Listen to our founding partner, Francis Jackson, on “Money For Lunch” talking about Veteran’s Disability And Mental Health:
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Is the New VA Appeals Process Faster?
Published on June 25th, 2020
In 2017, Congress passed the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act, which provided for reforms to the VA disability claims process. Any claim for disability compensation that was filed after February 19, 2019, will go through the new process. By most indicators, the new system is a definite improvement over the old system, with case […]
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Applying for Social Security with PTSD
Published on June 23rd, 2020
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III) in 1980, is a trauma-induced mental disorder that affects many soldiers who have returned from duty. The figures range depending on service area, maxing out at an estimated 30% of all Vietnam Veterans experiencing PTSD in their lifetime. The symptoms […]
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