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What is a Disability Rating?

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

Choosing an Appeals Process: Traditional or DRO

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

New Law Waives License Plate Fees for Combat Veterans

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

Cost of Living Hike for Disabled Veterans

Congress is set to approve a cost of living hike for veterans in 2016. However, veterans and federal officials will not know how much the hike is for another two months. The increase will be

VA Backlog of Veterans Benefits Claims Falls Below 100,000

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it has reduced the number of backlogged claims by 84 percent since 2013 the lowest number since it began keeping records of this kind in 2007. Backlogged

Hundreds Show Up to Funeral of Veteran Who Had No Family

Hundreds of people show up to honor a Navy veteran who served in Vietnam and died on July 29th without any family to claim his remains or plan his funeral. Don Kaas, a Vietnam veteran,

Moral Injury: A Psychological Wound from War

Some veterans return from war with physical injuries, but many also return with mental injuries. The most common, and well-known, mental anguish that veterans suffer from after returning from war is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

VA Manager Indicted on 50 Counts of Falsifying Records of Veterans

A manager at a Veterans Affairs medical center in Georgia is on leave with pay following his indictment on 50 counts of ordering his staff to falsify medical records of veterans waiting for outside medical

Unbreakable Bond: Marine Reunites With Military Dog

Its no secret animal-assisted therapy can help veterans with physical or mental health challenges. So imagine the joy a marine felt when he was reunited – years later – with a dog who had been

Am I Eligible for Veterans Disability Benefits?

Veterans returning home are often faced with many challenges and changes from life in the service. If you suffer from an illness or an injury that resulted from your service, there is help available from

My Veterans Disability Benefits Claim Was Denied Now What?

For many veterans the transition back into civilian life can be a difficult one. Oftentimes, illnesses or disabilities can impact life after service. If these conditions are severe enough, you may be entitled to disability

Functional Fashion: Prosthetics for Female Veterans

Rethinking prosthetics for female veterans. Its the mission of Andrea Ippolito, Dara Dotz, and Heather Irvine. The group created The Girls Lounge in the hopes that by teaming up they will bring more attention

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