Understanding the VA 5-Year Rule: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding the VA 5-Year Rule: A Comprehensive Guide

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a range of benefits to eligible veterans and their families. Among the many regulations and guidelines established by the VA, the 5-Year Rule stands as a critical aspect of determining eligibility for certain benefits. In this article, we will delve into the details of the VA 5-Year Rule,…

Who Is Eligible for the 3M Combat Arms Earplugs Lawsuit?

Who Is Eligible for the 3M Combat Arms Earplugs Lawsuit?

Hearing loss is common among U.S. military veterans with more than 1.3 million veterans eligible for disability benefits due to hearing loss in 2020. More than 2.3 million veterans also collect disability for tinnitus. The implementation of combat earplugs was meant to protect soldiers from hearing loss in combat environments and legal claims point to…

How Do I Get VA Disability Benefits for Radiculopathy?

How Do I Get VA Disability Benefits for Radiculopathy?

Many veterans experience the impact of radiculopathy—a debilitating condition caused by a compressed or injured nerve within your spinal column. Radiculopathy can be distressing, impeding basic tasks such as walking, sitting, and bending, often accompanied by discomfort or even pain. Such limitations can disrupt your ability to maintain employment, engage in hobbies, care for your…

Can I Increase my VA Disability from 70% to 100%?

Can I Increase my VA Disability from 70% to 100%?

Veterans who possess a 70% VA disability rating and believe they meet the criteria for a 100% VA disability rating have multiple avenues to explore. They can enhance their 70% rating by adding more service-connected conditions, appealing the rating assigned to any of their conditions, or pursuing total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) benefits….

Will VA Disability Pay Increase in 2024?

Will VA Disability Pay Increase in 2024?

Veterans across the United States are concerned about the future of their benefits. Proposed and rumored budget cuts to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) budget have many veterans concerned about their disability benefits. Veterans disability benefits in the recent past have seen an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and veterans who rely on…

How Can I Increase from 80% VA Disability to 100%? 

How Can I Increase from 80% VA Disability to 100%? 

A VA disability rating is a percentage assigned by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to a veteran based on the severity of their service-connected disabilities. This rating determines the amount of monthly compensation the veteran will receive from the VA. The VA assigns a disability rating based on the severity of a veteran’s service-connected…

Can I Increase my VA Disability Rating If My Cancer is In Remission?

Can I Increase my VA Disability Rating If My Cancer is In Remission?

Serving in the military can be a demanding and often dangerous experience, and for many veterans, the toll on their physical and emotional well-being can be significant. Along with the scars of war, many veterans also endure debilitating health conditions that prevent them from working and enjoying life to the fullest. One such condition is…