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Why Are VA Cancer Disability Claims Denied?

The PACT Act – was a big step forward in veteran support and provides health benefits for military veterans diagnosed with presumptive medical conditions (like cancer) due to toxic burn pit exposure. This legislation provides disability benefits for veterans who have been diagnosed with select cancers and medical conditions that are presumed to be due…

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What Documents Do I Need for a VA Disability Claim?

We love our veterans here at VA Benefits Attorneys and we know that many have questions about the disability application process with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. How do I apply for disability benefits? What service-connected injuries, illnesses and medical conditions qualify for disability? What documents do I need for a VA disability claim?…

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How Do I Appeal a Denied VA Disability Claim?

Veterans who have a service-related injury, illness or medical condition deserve our support when they return home and disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provide the financial support that many need and deserve. With that said – about 30% of VA disability claims are denied – for reasons that include an…

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Is There a Deadline for PACT Act Disability Claims?

Are you a military veteran who struggles with cancer, lung disease or other medical conditions related to toxic exposure? You may be familiar with the PACT Act – the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act – and the benefits it provides for veterans who were exposed to toxic conditions. The deadline for retroactive toxic exposure…

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What Injuries Are the Easiest to Claim for VA Disability?

Are you a veteran who deals with a service-related injury, illness or medical condition? The disability claims process can be complicated for many veterans and many have had claims denied by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We may be able to help here at VA Benefits Attorneys. We know that you have questions…

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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…

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Can you Get a VA Rating for Migraines? 

Migraine headaches can be extremely debilitating, and their unpredictable nature can make it difficult for sufferers to know when they’ll strike and for how long they’ll last, disrupting their daily activities and work. The causes of migraines are varied and can be attributed to environmental, psychological, and physical factors.  Unfortunately, veterans are at an increased…

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Will Veteran Disability Benefits Be Cut in 2024?

A recent budget proposal released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) proposed a cut in monthly compensation for disabled veterans if their annual household income – adjusted for inflation – eclipses a certain dollar mark. The recent news has many veterans concerned about their benefits and many want to know – will veteran disability benefits…

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Can I Receive Both VA Disability and SSDI Benefits?

Do you struggle with a disability and cannot work? There are a few programs that can help. Veterans who qualify via the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are eligible for disability compensation. U.S. citizens who have worked all their lives may be eligible for the Social Security Disability Insurance Program (SSDI). A common…