You have one year from the date on the denial letter you receive from the VA to start the appeals process. Since the appeals process can take three to four years in many cases, it’s best to send in your Notice of Disagreement (NOD) as soon as possible to get a head start on the […]
Is it Hard to Get Veterans Disability Compensation?
Published on July 1st, 2019
There are many misconceptions about veterans disability compensation. As a result, many eligible veterans do not apply for these benefits. The truth is that the process for applying for disability benefits is more straightforward than you may think, and the VA awards benefits to a wide range of applicants with many different conditions. Despite that, […]
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Can I Get VA Benefits with Military Retirement or Social Security Disability?
Published on June 27th, 2019
Veterans are able to access so-called concurrent federal benefits. This means that you can collect military retirement pay from the Department of Defense along with VA disability compensation and social security disability insurance. Previously, veterans could not receive disability compensation benefits in addition to military retirement pay, but the law changed in 2004 so that […]
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Seeking Assistance to Apply for Benefits After Serving the Country
Published on June 26th, 2019
When it’s time to apply for veterans benefits, it’s inevitable that you will be faced with information that you will have questions about. These are benefits that will likely provide for the needs you have for the rest of your life, so it’s important to be well-informed. One option is to meet with one of […]
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Pursuing Benefits That You Paid Into During Your Time in the Military
Published on June 26th, 2019
After serving for years in the military, you may need to lay claim to benefits you paid into during your time in the service. You may have been discharged from your military career, but it’s possible you were left with injuries or illnesses that prevent you from working full-time. In some instances, you may not […]
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