The short answer is yes, you can be rated as 100 percent disabled and work at the same time. That said, there are situations where your employment could make you ineligible for a 100 percent rating and the benefits that come with it. It depends on whether you received a 100 percent schedular rating, or […]
How Can I Increase My Disability Rating?
Published on December 10th, 2019
The amount of veterans disability compensation you receive each month depends on your disability rating. Your disability rating is a percentage number that represents the VA’s view of how your service related medical conditions impact your ability to work and earn a living. Generally, the VA considers your medical history and records, employment, and the […]
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Will I Lose VA Benefits if I Divorce My Veteran Spouse?
Published on December 5th, 2019
If you divorce your veteran spouse, you will automatically lose many, but not not necessarily all of your VA benefits. For example, you may be able to keep your military health insurance. But the main issue that is argued in divorce cases is usually the division of military retirement pay and the factoring of veterans […]
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What Medical Conditions does the VA Presume to be Service Related?
Published on December 2nd, 2019
Veterans disability compensation is available for any medical condition that was either caused or made worse by your military service. Usually, the VA will set up a compensation and pension exam during which a doctor will determine the extent of your injuries or illness and how they affect your ability to work. The VA will […]
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Can I Lose My Veterans Benefits if I Get Charged With a Crime?
Published on November 28th, 2019
If you are facing criminal prosecution, your veterans benefits may be on the line. Although criminal charges alone will not affect your benefits, a conviction for a crime that results in imprisonment may result in a reduction of your disability compensation or the suspension of your non-service connected pension payments. For this reason, you should […]
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