Vietnam was a bloody conflict that cost many veterans their lives–and if not, their continuing health. But it may come as a surprise to some that the Vietnam War cannot hold a candle to Iraq and Afghanistan in terms of injuries. 53,000 of our soldiers suffered some form of injury in the line of duty during these recent conflicts. These
Approximately 20% of American veterans from the last 20 years struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With that statistic in mind, it’s vital that soldiers and other veterans receive the services they need when they come home. When veterans go through a VA claims process, they hope to receive compensation for PTSD and other injuries or diseases. These
According to the latest Census Bureau report, about half of U.S. veterans received some kind of benefit in 2017. If you’re a veteran, you may be wondering how you can also get access to benefits. Benefits begin by filling out a disability benefits questionnaire, or DBQ, for short. A VA DBQ is essential for
Did you know that almost 3.9 million veterans received disability compensation payments? Veterans are often confused about how their VA disability rating impacts their claims process. Knowing the difference between 100% percentage and total benefits can be difficult to understand, leaving veterans feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with the process. The Vet’s Guide to Understanding 100%
According to the last census, there are around 16.5 million veterans in the United States. These brave men and women have dedicated their lives to serving our country and deserve to be taken care of when they retire from service. This is why billions of dollars are dedicated to providing veterans with the resources and
Every veteran is aware of the basic healthcare and education benefits available for them through the Department Of Veterans Affairs. For many, these benefits alone are enough but various other programs help provide even more benefits to veterans as well as their families. In the healthcare and education programs, there are more unknown benefits that
A VA buddy letter is a credible statement in support of a claim that is written by a competent individual who is 18 years or older and has first-hand knowledge of an event or injury and offers an account of what they witnessed or are witnessing in support of a veteran’s VA disability claim. This
Everyone knows that 20 plus 30 equals 50 but for veterans with disability ratings, math is different. For example, 20 plus 30 might only equal 44, which rounds down to 40. Or it might equal 48.4, which rounds up to 50. Confusing isn’t it? Welcome to VA Math! What Do Disability Ratings Express? The first
Many veterans are denied benefits due to confusion when it comes to filing a VA claim. Yet, many veterans repeat the same mistakes that were the reason for their denied benefits. When filing claims with the VA, veterans often make the same common mistakes that could be avoided. Below is the list of those common
To prove PTSD to VA and establish direct service connection, veterans must satisfy the following elements: A Current Diagnosis Of PTSD It is important to keep in mind that veterans will not be eligible to receive VA disability benefits if they are not currently diagnosed with PTSD. For service connection purposes, VA requires a formal
