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“They brought me from being stuck at 30%. Denial after denial. Finally rated at 70%. Appealed for total and unable to work disability since 2014. Without Woods and Woods I would still be stuck at 30%.“
VA Disability Newsletter Archive
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Vets will not get retroactive benefits after deadline
VA to start paying for emergency mental health care
40% of vets worried about toxic exposure injuries
Why now is a great time to file a PACT Act claim
7 of this year’s top veterans’ news stories
2,500 toxic exposure VA claims moved to front of the line
How does the PACT Act affect you? Learn at a VA town hall
The VA finds itself in hot water
9 ways to prepare for a C&P exam
Why the VA is handling PACT Act cancer claims immediately
Recent Blog Posts:
- What is SBP?Before 2023, families could not receive full payments from both SBP and DIC benefits due to a now-repealed rule establishing an offset.
- How Long Does It Take to Get VA Unemployability?If a veteran is denied TDIU, the timeline for a new decision will depend on several factors including how they appeal and current wait times at the VA.
- Benefits of a 100% VA RatingIf the VA rated your disability 100%, youโre likely eligible for other benefits including healthcare coverage and free travel.
- TDIU Back PayIf you qualify for TDIU because you canโt work, the VA may owe you thousands of dollars in back pay. This post explains why.
- VA Disability for Ischemic Heart DiseaseVeterans who have service-connected ischemic heart disease, including those exposed to Agent Orange, may be eligible to receive VA disability.