VA Sleep Apnea Rating: How do disabled veterans get these benefits?

This article covers just about everything veterans need to know about obtaining a VA sleep apnea rating. We’ll cover the successful elements of a VA sleep apnea claim, explain the ratings available for sleep apnea, the link to other conditions, Individual Unemployability, and the most frequently asked questions about sleep apnea ratings. If you have […]

How To Get DIC Benefits: Explained by a DIC Benefit Appeal Lawyer

Introduction to DIC Benefits Eligibility & Rules There are several different rules that the VA has established regarding eligibility for DIC or Dependency and Indemnity Compensation benefits. A five-year rule, a ten-year rule, and a one-year rule as well as when a veteran’s death is the result of a service-connected condition. The ten and […]

Current VA Appeals Process Timeline Explained Step by Step

This guide offers veterans an in-depth look at the current VA appeals process timeline. The current VA appeals process timeline can be confusing for veterans. That’s okay, because this guide can help! We’ll first give you an overview of the current VA appeals process timeline. As you will see, this guide to the VA appeals […]

Guide to DIC Benefits for Widows: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation

Introduction to DIC Benefits for Widows First a word of encouragement and thanks. Military families deserve to be protected by DIC benefits for widows after the loss of a loved one. Many widows of veterans were caretakers of their former spouse for long periods of time throughout their last few years. We have worked […]

TDIU Claims: Marginal Employment and Protected or Sheltered Work Environments

Introduction to Marginal Employment and Protected or Sheltered Work Environments In order to gain approval for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) benefits claims, a veteran is required to demonstrate that they are unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as a result of their service-connected disabilities. Substantially Gainful Employment is defined as SGA, Substantial […]

VA Disability Benefits Nexus Letter: How to use it after a veterans claim denial.

Watch our video on using your VA Disability Benefits Nexus Letter: VA Disability Benefits Nexus Letter: The Missing Link Behind VA Claim Denials Unfortunately far too many Veterans’ Disability Cases are denied due to the lack of a VA Disability Benefits Nexus Letter, a fact so common that we like to consider a VA […]

VA Form 9: Veterans Formal Appeal to the BVA for Disability Claims

VA Form 9: Your Formal Appeal to the BVA Explained VA Form 9 (often referred to as Substantive Appeal Form) is a formal appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals for disability benefits claims in the VA system. This form is intended to escalate the matter from the VA Regional Office (VARO), to a […]

The Right VA Disability Effective Date Can Put Thousands in Your Pocket

Veterans Benefits Attorney Mike Woods explains why your VA Disability effective date matters: Why is my VA Disability effective date so important? VA cases take a long time and when your case is finalized, the government has to pay you retroactive benefits. These retroactive benefits go back to your effective date. Therefore the right effective […]