How Many Veterans Receive Disability Compensation?
Disability Compensation is a tax-free cash benefit program, administered by the U.S. Department of...
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Frequently Asked Questions about VA Compensation Benefits
Where Do I Find My VA File Number?
Your VA file number is very important because you must use it when you send anything to the VA...
Read MoreWhat Is the VA Benefits Direct Deposit Schedule?
The VA benefits direct deposit schedule determines when you will receive your VA benefit check. If...
Read MoreCan Disabled Veterans Get Social Security Disability?
In general, yes. If you meet the separate requirements of each type of benefit, you can recover...
Read MoreIs Veterans Disability Considered Income?
No, veterans disability is not considered income for tax purposes. What does the IRS say about...
Read MoreCan I Appeal a Denied VA Claim?
When a decision is made in your claim, you will receive a Ratings Decision. If your claim has been granted, the decision will assign a rating for your condition. If the claim is denied, or if you disagree with the rating that is...
Read MoreTDIU for Veterans Who Cannot Work – Can I Qualify?
As a veteran with one or more service-connected disabilities, you are eligible to apply for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Through this application, you will also be considered for TDIU, or...
Read MoreHow do I file a Veterans Benefits claim for PTSD?
If you are filing a claim for PTSD, you also need to complete VA form 21-0781. This form requires...
Read MoreWhen Should I File for VA benefits?
If you believe that you may qualify for VA benefits and you have never filed a claim before, you need to file a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs as soon as possible. In many cases, the benefits you receive will be...
Read MoreCan Veterans Work While Applying for VA Benefits?
When I talk with Veterans who are applying for compensation benefits, they often want to know if working while applying for VA benefits will hurt their chances of being approved. For most Veterans the answer is usually pretty...
Read MoreHow do I file a VA compensation claim?
To file a claim for VA benefits, you can either print, complete and mail the application form (VA 21-526EZ), or you can file your claim online at the VA’s website.
Read MoreWhat are the differences between Veterans Pension and Veterans Compensation benefits?
Although both programs pay benefits to disabled Veterans, there are several differences between...
Read MoreWhat type of discharge do I need to qualify for Veterans benefits?
The military’s has 5 main classifications of discharge: Honorable discharge Discharge under...
Read MoreWhat is TDIU? How do I Qualify? How do I Apply?
Veterans qualify for TDIU (Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability) when they are...
Read MoreHow do I file a claim for PTSD due to rape or other sexual assault during service?
If you suffer from PTSD or another mental illness due to rape or other sexual assault while you were in service, you will need to complete VA form 21-0781a.
Read MoreDo I Qualify for a VA Rating Increase?
If you are already receiving compensation for a service-connected disability, and that disability has worsened, you may be eligible for a higher rating. Increasing your rating may increase the amount and type of compensation...
Read MoreWhat is the cfile or claims folder that everyone keeps talking about?
Your claims folder (aka “cfile”) at the VA contains all of the documents related to your claim for compensation and/or pension. The VA is currently in the process of converting from paper files to electronic files,...
Read MoreDo I need an attorney to file a VA claim?
You are not required to have an attorney at any point during your VA claim. Under the law, an attorney cannot charge you any fee for work performed prior to an appeal being filed. That means an attorney cannot charge for...
Read MoreWhat Can I Do to Speed Up My VA Case?
With the VA backlog slowing down all of the claims, I am often asked what can be done to make the...
Read MoreCan I file my VA application completely online?
You can file the initial application online for all conditions you believe are service-connected. If you are filing claims for PTSD, MST or TDIU, there is additional paperwork the VA will need you to complete. You can go ahead...
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