How often will I be in contact with my attorney during the duration of VA disability claim?
Your attorney and VA Claims Advocate will contact you throughout the process to discuss developing the evidence necessary to get [...]
What if I don’t have an honorable discharge, do I still qualify for VA disability benefits?
It depends. If you have multiple periods of service, the in-service event or injury must have occurred during an honorable [...]
What are VA disability ratings and how do they work?
A disability rating is measured in 10% increments and are meant to compensate you for the impact your service-connected conditions [...]
When should I begin obtaining professional medical opinions of my claimed disability?
As long as you submit evidence suggesting a link between your claimed condition and service, the VA must assist you [...]
What are the elements required to prove disability in a VA benefits claim?
In order to award disability compensation for a claimed condition, you must provide evidence of (1) a current disability or [...]
How long does the process of obtaining VA disability benefits typically last?
The process may take anywhere from 1 month to 5-6 years, depending on the number and the complexity of your [...]
If I receive VA disability benefits can I also receive social security retirement benefits?
It depends. Your Social Security Insurance benefits may be reduced or offset by the amount you receive from the VA [...]
Do I need to have an injury or disease received while in service to qualify for VA disability benefits?
In order to qualify for disability compensation, your claimed condition must have been caused or aggravated: (a) by active duty [...]
How will my current unrelated illnesses and/or injuries affect my VA benefits claim?
It is important to try to separate your symptoms relative to each condition. If service-connection is awarded, your rating will [...]
How much compensation will I receive if I win my VA benefits claim?
Generally, if a claim is granted service-connection it will be assigned a rating evaluation of either 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, [...]
