The 2025 VA disability rates are now available. Veterans can enjoy a 2.5% increase in benefits due to rising inflation in the economy. The VA disability pay chart is an important resource for veterans who receive or are applying for VA disability compensation for a service-connected condition. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs updates … Read more

Did you know that tinnitus is the number one disability claimed by veterans? If you are a veteran suffering from tinnitus, you may be eligible to receive disability benefits or compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. 5 Common Causes of Tinnitus Tinnitus is common among the American population, with roughly one in 10 adults … Read more

Many U.S. veterans were exposed to toxic air, soil, and water pollutants during their time of military service. As more information becomes available about the long-term repercussions of exposure to various toxic conditions, the VA continues to expand disability benefits for toxic exposure. A case in point is the PACT Act, which dramatically expanded the … Read more

You may have heard stories about the long wait times, hearings, and seemingly endless documentation that often can be associated with winning a disability claim through the U.S. Veterans Administration. If you’re asking yourself which VA disability claims are easiest to win, the answer will always be that the claim with the strongest medical evidence … Read more

When you file a veterans disability claim, you may be asked to schedule a compensation and pension examination, also known as a VA claim exam. To increase the chances of winning your VA disability claim, it’s important to prepare for your VA CP exam. 5 Tips To Prepare for Your C&P Exam Review Your Medical … Read more

A service connection is a link between a veteran’s current illness or injury and their time in military service. This service connection is what makes former service members eligible for VA disability benefits. 5 Ways to Prove a VA Service Connection The most common injuries and illnesses experienced by veterans are tinnitus, hearing loss, PTSD, … Read more

VA disability compensation pay can provide injured veterans with a monthly benefit payment to defray the cost of their living expenses. If a veteran was injured during their service, or developed a chronic injury or condition because of their service, they can collect VA benefits. Unfortunately, the application process for these benefits can be difficult. … Read more

Veterans who were injured during active duty service may be entitled to tax-free monthly disability payments from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Eligible veterans can apply for disability benefits at a local VA office or online at VA.gov. There are six types of VA disability claims. Types of VA Disability Claims Original Claim New … Read more

As a U.S. veteran, your access to health care benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is largely influenced by where you fall within the VA’s system of priority enrollment groups. This system allows the VA to provide tiered benefits to veterans based on which groups have the greatest and/or most immediate need. Keep … Read more

Hearing loss is relatively common among veterans. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notes that hearing problems are the most common service-connected disabilities in veterans. To the VA, hearing loss is also potentially eligible for disability benefits if it relates to a veteran’s military service. 8 Causes of Hearing Loss in Veterans Loud … Read more

The Pact Act, formerly named the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, became U.S. law in August of 2022. The law greatly expands the scope of VA health care benefits for military veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during their time of service. With this expansion, … Read more