The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs administers several programs covering a range of support services, including disability compensation, pension, health care, education, insurance, and loans. Applications for benefits such as disability compensation and pension are… Read More
A service-connected disability is a condition caused or made worse by a veteran’s military service. It entitles a veteran to benefits and support from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/289 A service-connected… Read More
If you’re a U.S. veteran, you may have heard the phrase “presumptive conditions” but not understood the term or how it applied to you. We, at Vets National, can explain. Defining a presumptive condition A… Read More
At Vets National, we understand the unique challenges veterans face as they transition from military service to civilian life. Your sacrifices deserve our utmost gratitude, and we are here to provide support and advocacy. In… Read More
VA disability back pay is a one-time, lump-sum payment to a veteran to compensate them for prior months (or years) in which they were entitled to VA disability compensation but no payments were arriving. … Read More
During the Vietnam war years, from 1962 to 1975, one of the most significant battle factors was the natural environment. Vietnam’s lush tropical jungles made ground movement difficult and provided the enemy countless hiding spots…. Read More
Surviving spouses and children of deceased wartime Veterans have lost not only a loved one, but often their primary source of financial stability. To offset this loss, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers… Read More
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be challenging to diagnose. Many veterans experience traumatic events during service, such as a serious injury, personal or sexual trauma, sexual violation, or the threat of injury, sexual assault, or… Read More
VA disability claims require a good deal of preparation and then a healthy amount of patience. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reports that the average number of days to complete disability-related claims was 104.1,… Read More
Most veterans are familiar with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. With a stated mission “[t]o fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families,… Read More