Disabled veterans have the right to seek disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and from the Social Security Administration (SSA). In recent years, the VA has worked to streamline the processing of veterans’ disability claims with a significantly high disability rating and full supporting documentation. Now the SSA is following in the VA’s footsteps by enforcing expedited processing on benefit claims for veterans who have a disability rating of 100 percent. Starting on March 17, if you have been rated at 100 percent permanent and total (P&T) disability by the VA, you will be eligible to have … Read More »
Posts Categorized: Veterans’ Disability
VA Urged to Create Registry for Servicemembers Injured in Roadside Bombings
Roadside bombs are a serious problem for servicemembers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan and now researchers are seeking to better understand the long-term effects these attacks can have on veterans. According to military records, the U.S. has lost 3,589 soldiers … Read More »
Veteran’s Group Makes Recommendations to Reduce Backlogged Disability Claims
The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) group doesn’t believe the government is doing enough to reduce the backlog of disability claims. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been working toward a goal of eliminating backlogged claims by … Read More »
Military Retiree Pension Cuts Not Expected to Affect Disabled Vets
Disabled vets are expected to be spared from some of the anticipated military pension cuts. Last month, Congress decided to reduce cost-of-living raises for military retirees by one percentage point, set to begin in 2015. This will save approximately $6.3 … Read More »
Processing of Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits Improves Significantly
Delays are fairly common when it comes to a variety of veterans’ benefits. One example in which this can be a problem is for post-911 veterans seeking GI Bill benefits. However, the good news is that progress has been made … Read More »
Lots of Work Ahead for the VA in Reducing Backlogged Disability Claims and Meeting Other Goals
In the newest update from the Department of Veteran Affairs, progress continues to be made in eliminating all backlogged disability claims by 2015. In March 2013, the number of claims pending had reached its highest number at 608,000, according to … Read More »
Appeals for Denied Claims May Be Extended for Vets Whose Service or Deployment Impacts Ability to Meet Deadlines
One court decision made on a veteran’s disability claim could have a far-reaching impact on other vets. It pertains to a case that went all the way to the U.S. Court of Appeals. A highly decorated Lieutenant Colonel wasn’t able … Read More »
Inspector General to Review Handling of Military Sexual Assault Complaints
Military sexual assault is an often overlooked or ignored cause of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among veterans. Many instances of sexual assault or trauma may go unreported for years, and the damage from the event may last a lifetime. The … Read More »
VA Adds 5 New Conditions Related to Service-Connected TBI
Military veterans who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during active duty may see an increased disability rating thanks to recent updates to disability reviews. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently added five new illnesses that may manifest due … Read More »
Military Guards at Guantanamo Erroneously Reported with Higher PTSD Rates
In a September interview with CBS, Army Colonel John V. Bodgan claimed that U.S. Military guards stationed at the Guantanamo Bay U.S. prison were twice as likely to suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) than combat troops. The statement has … Read More »
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