2020 VA Disability Compensation Rates The 2020 VA Disability Pay Rates are out! If you are a Veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or higher, you can determine how much tax-free compensation you’ll get each month by viewing the animated chart above, or the graph below. As of December 1st, 2019, the 2020
A nexus letter links a Veteran's time in service and their current disability. It is by far the hardest element of service connection to prove. However, it's not impossible. This letter, in many situations, allows for evidence to point in favor towards the Veteran. With a nexus letter, Veterans increase their chance of a favorable claim
What is a Lay Statement? A lay statement is a testimony provided by a veteran or someone close to a veteran to help establish the impacts of service connected injuries. Many times, these statements detail how a service-connected disability affects the veteran. This evidence is meant to create a picture of your daily life. It
What Does It Mean to Have A 100% Disability Rating by the VA? Some people look at the word disabled and assume it refers to Veterans who have suffered the worst physical injuries. The truth is, a Disabled Veteran can be any Veteran who suffer from a physical or mental condition as a result of
How Do I Increase My VA Disability Rating? Often we hear the question, "How do I increase my VA Disability Rating?" You may be able to increase your VA disability rating if you can provide new evidence that your condition has gotten worse. Or, you may have a case if you think you were lowballed
The Department of Veterans Affairs handles service-connecting disability claims for veterans and reservists. A veteran's VA Disability Rating determines the amount of tax-free, monthly monetary disability compensation they receive. So, who is eligible For VA Disability? An individual must meet the VA’s eligibility requirements in order to receive compensation from the government. VA Disability Compensation
Civilians often do not realize the challenges military members face as transitioning veterans. This can be especially difficult for veterans with PTSD. To that end, transitioning service members may have issues re-establishing and maintaining relationships with family and friends. Often, these issues relate to communication. There are several steps you can take that will help you
Signs of Suicide Among Veterans Many veterans have gone through unthinkable, traumatic events. Each veteran reacts to these life-altering events differently. For some, thoughts of military experiences seem unbearable. As fellow veterans and family members, we want to help. However, it can be very difficult to see signs of Veteran Suicide. Many of these Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs handles service-connected disability claims for Veterans and reservists. A Veteran's VA Disability Rating determines the amount of tax-free, monthly monetary disability compensation they receive. An individual must meet the VA’s eligibility requirements in order to receive compensation from the government. What is a “Service Connected Rating?” A VA Disability Rating
Remember when you were in first grade and your teacher taught you that 2 + 2 equals 3? Wait, you didn’t learn math like that? Well, that’s how the VA conducts math. It's the logic they use when calculating your combined overall disability rating. Like many subjects related to VA disability claims, understanding VA math
