When I was first awarded VA disability compensation, my rating was 30%. Multiple claims were denied at that time; although I did not agree with the denials, I did not file any appeals. My rating stayed at 30% for the next 18 years. When I finally decided to readdress my VA disability rating, I had…
DetailsMost veterans are eligible for medical care benefits, disability compensation benefits, home loan guaranty benefit, and education benefits. Each benefit must be filed for separately. The specific nature of your benefits is determined per your length of service, when you served, enlistment options, and character of discharge. Most of theses benefits have a very straightforward…
DetailsVA disability compensation is awarded to veterans when currently diagnosed disabilities are linked to their service. When a disability is linked to service that disability is called “service-connected.” If a veteran believes a disability is linked to service, they can file a claim for VA disability compensation with the VBA. A disability can be service…
DetailsI currently have twenty-nine conditions service connected. VA committed errors on twenty-six of those claims resulting in either denials or incorrect ratings; thus, VA has a 90% failure rate on my claims. Maybe I’m just very, very unlucky; however, there is government data that supports a very high VA failure rate. Two departments within the…
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