The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the higher-funded federal agencies. The VA receives more than $377 billion annually and in FY 2022 paid $120.7 billion in compensation benefits to 5.9 million people.https://www.benefits.va.gov/REPORTS/abr/docs/2022-abr.pdf … Read More
Anytime the VA grants service-connected disability benefits, the VA also assigns a corresponding disability rating. Sometimes, however, that disability rating is lower than a veteran deserves based on the veteran’s medical history. Other times,… Read More
The health of our nation’s veterans is paramount and any condition that might compromise it is a serious concern. Unfortunately, for those who served for at least 30 days total at either the U.S. Marine… Read More
Millions of American veterans have been injured as a result of their military service. Fortunately, veterans injured and disabled as a result of military service are entitled to compensation and benefits. Qualifying veterans can claim… Read More
U.S. military veterans are entitled to monthly compensation for service-related disabilities. When a veteran files a disability claim with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the VA determines if the disability resulted from serving in… Read More
Vets National Advocates is excited to announce the winners of its annual academic scholarship and annual merit scholarship. Congratulations to Tyler Skala of Elizabethtown, Kentucky who will receive a $2,500 scholarship to continue his educational… Read More
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shared good news about veterans August unemployment rate on Friday, just days before the nation celebrated Labor Day. According to its data, last month, the unemployment rate for… Read More
Every veteran who applies for veterans disability benefits will be assigned a disability rating upon review of the medical evidence submitted as part of your claim. This rating dictates the level of compensation you are… Read More
If you have been denied veterans disability benefits, you have one year to submit a notice of disagreement, notifying the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that you would like to appeal the decision. From… Read More
Illinois has just passed a law that will help veterans make the transition back to civilian life a little smoother. Both chambers of the Illinois State Legislature unanimously passed a law that gives active veterans… Read More