VA 100 Percent Permanent and Total Disability Benefits
Posted on January 31, 2020 by Ken LaVan
VA will award VA 100 Percent Permanent & Total disability benefits if the following criteria are met: 1) The veteran has a disability rated at 100%, and 2) Medical evidence shows that this disability is not likely to improve during the veteran’ Read More
Yankee Station Agent Orange
Posted on January 31, 2020 by Ken LaVan
Yankee Station Agent Orange – Blue Water veterans can now get presumptive service connection. The Yankee Station Yankee Station was a fixed coordinate off the coast of Vietnam where U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and support ships loitered in open Read More
Can I Get TDIU for Blue Water Agent Orange?
Posted on January 26, 2020 by Ken LaVan
Starting, January 1, 2020, veterans can get TDIU for Blue Water Agent Orange Exposure. Blue Water update During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used herbicides such as Agent Orange to clear trees and plants. Unfortunately, herbicide exposure Read More
Blue Water Navy News
Posted on January 24, 2020 by Ken LaVan
Blue Water Navy News regarding agent orange exposure. What is Blue Water Agent Orange? What is Blue Water Agent Orange? During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used herbicides such as Agent Orange to clear trees and plants. The military spray Read MoreBlue Water Navy Veterans
Posted on January 21, 2020 by Ken LaVan
Blue Water Navy Veterans can now take advantage of the Agent Orange Act of 1991. Why is Agent Orange a Presumed VA Disability? During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used herbicides such as Agent Orange to clear trees and plants. Due to the Read MoreVA 100 Percent Permanent and Total Disability Benefits
Posted on January 31, 2020 by Ken LaVan
VA will award VA 100 Percent Permanent & Total disability benefits if the following criteria are met: 1) The veteran has a disability rated at 100%, and 2) Medical evidence shows that this disability is not likely to improve during the veteran’ Read MoreYankee Station Agent Orange
Posted on January 31, 2020 by Ken LaVan
Yankee Station Agent Orange – Blue Water veterans can now get presumptive service connection. The Yankee Station Yankee Station was a fixed coordinate off the coast of Vietnam where U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and support ships loitered in open Read MoreCan I Get TDIU for Blue Water Agent Orange?
Posted on January 26, 2020 by Ken LaVan
Starting, January 1, 2020, veterans can get TDIU for Blue Water Agent Orange Exposure. Blue Water update During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used herbicides such as Agent Orange to clear trees and plants. Unfortunately, herbicide exposure Read MoreBlue Water Navy News
Posted on January 24, 2020 by Ken LaVan
Blue Water Navy News regarding agent orange exposure. What is Blue Water Agent Orange? What is Blue Water Agent Orange? During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used herbicides such as Agent Orange to clear trees and plants. The military spray Read MoreBlue Water Navy Veterans
Posted on January 21, 2020 by Ken LaVan
Blue Water Navy Veterans can now take advantage of the Agent Orange Act of 1991. Why is Agent Orange a Presumed VA Disability? During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used herbicides such as Agent Orange to clear trees and plants. Due to the Read MoreBlue Water Veterans Get Agent Orange Benefits
Posted on January 21, 2020 by Ken LaVan
Blue Water Veterans get Agent Orange Benefits as of January 1, 2020, when the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 took effect. What is Agent Orange? During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used herbicides such as Agent Orange to clear tree Read More
Blue Water Agent Orange Update – 2020
Posted on January 20, 2020 by Ken LaVan
What is Blue Water and Why Does it Matter? Blue Water Agent Orange Update 2020. During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used herbicides such as Agent Orange to clear trees and plants. Unfortunately, herbicide exposure has caused a myriad of h Read MoreCan I get VA 100% for Blue Water Exposure?
Posted on January 18, 2020 by Ken LaVan
Can I get VA 100% for Blue Water Exposure? Yes. Thanks to the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 and the Agent Orange Act of 1991, certain diseases are presumed to be related to in-service exposure to herbicides (including Agent Orange). Ge Read More
How Are TBI and PTSD Rated Together?
Posted on January 15, 2020 by Ken LaVan
VA Compensation Ratings TBI and PTSD are frequently rated together. VA pays compensation to veterans for disabilities incurred in or aggravated during their active duty service. In short, there are 10 grades of VA disability compensation: 10%, 20%, 3 Read More
What are VA TBI Residuals?
Posted on January 15, 2020 by Ken LaVan
If you do not understand how VA rates or weighs TBI residuals this article will help. Are Your VA TBI Residuals Related to Service? Before VA will assign a rating for TBI, it must first determine whether it is related to service. The question i Read More
How Does VA Rate TBI?
Posted on January 13, 2020 by Ken LaVan
What is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? Understanding the basics will help you learn how VA Rates TBI. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. According to the Department of Defense, more than 313,816 servic Read More
How to Win Your PTSD VA Disability Claim with a Nexus Letter
Posted on January 12, 2020 by Ken LaVan
VA Nexus Letter for PTSD. VA will pay disability compensation to a veteran if he proves his disability is related to military service. As part of the process, VA uses disability nexus letters to figure out whether a disability was caused or agg Read More
TBI C&P Exam
Posted on January 12, 2020 by Ken LaVan
TBI VA Disability Benefits Before we discuss the TBI C&P Exam, unless special rules apply, VA will deny service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) unless the Veteran can prove a: Current diagnosis, In-service event, disease or inju Read MoreWhat is the Criteria for 70% TBI Disability Rating?
Posted on January 10, 2020 by Ken LaVan
What is the Criteria for 70% TBI Disability Rating? After VA grants service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), VA must determine the correct rating percentage. As a result, the rating percentage determines how much money VA must pay t Read More
What is a VA Disability Nexus Letter for PTSD?
Posted on January 9, 2020 by Ken LaVan
What is a VA Disability Nexus Letter for PTSD? If you’re reading this, then you are probably familiar with the basics of a VA disability claim. Before we discuss what a medical nexus letter is lets review the basics. To win a VA disability cl Read More
Increase Your Rating from 70% to 100%
Posted on December 25, 2019 by Ken LaVan
Increase your Rating from 70% to 100%. If you already have a 70% rating, then you may already understand how VA ratings work. Therefore, you probably know that a 100% rating is the maximum allowed by law. If so, you are well aware that VA Read More
VA Sleep Apnea Eligibility
Posted on December 19, 2019 by Ken LaVan
Service Connection VA Disability Sleep Apnea Eligibility Criteria. The VA uses sleep apnea eligibility criteria to figure out the correct rating for a veteran’s disability. That goes for sleep apnea, PTSD, and any other disability. But Read More
Can I get VA 100% for PTSD due to MST?
Posted on December 18, 2019 by Ken LaVan
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Can I get VA 100% for PTSD due to MST? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disability triggered by a traumatic event. When the average person thinks of a traumatic military event, they often t Read More
Can I get VA 100% for Sleep Apnea?
Posted on December 17, 2019 by Ken LaVan
Sleep Apnea can have a severe impact on your life. Call Now for a FREE CASE REVIEW to see if you are eligible for VA 100% disability rating. Read MoreCan I get TDIU for PTSD?
Posted on December 16, 2019 by Ken LaVan
Can I get TDIU for PTSD? Yes! Learn how to get TDIU for PTSD and receive the most benefits you are entitled to receive. Read MoreVA Disability Rating for PTSD
Posted on December 14, 2019 by Ken LaVan
VA Disability Rating for PTSD. If you are service connected learn how you can increase your rating to 100%. Free Case Review. Read MoreVA Permanent and Total Disability (TDIU) for PTSD
Posted on December 14, 2019 by Ken LaVan
VA Permanent and Total Disability (TDIU) for PTSD. Let us help you receive the benefits you have earned. Read More
What is VA Permanent and Total Disability?
Posted on December 7, 2019 by Ken LaVan
Types of VA Total and Permanent Disability What is VA Permanent and Total Disability? The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers 2 disability benefit programs: 1) Compensation; and 2) Pension. Both disability programs provide monthly payments to Read More
How Can I Increase My VA Disability Rating?
Posted on December 5, 2019 by Ken LaVan
Increase your VA Disability Rating. Disability Help Group is here to answer your questions. Call 1-800-800-3332. Read MoreCan I Work and Get TDIU?
Posted on December 1, 2019 by Ken LaVan
Can I Work and Get TDIU? Many veterans are unable to support themselves because of service-connected disabilities. Congress decided to take care of these veterans with a special benefit called TDIU. Also known as Unemployability, TDIU pay Read MoreCamp Lejeune Water Contamination is a Presumptive Service Connection
Posted on January 16, 2017 by Ken LaVan
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination is a Presumptive Service Connection. Veterans can claim certain illnesses they may have contracted in Camp Lejeune, even if they cannot connect the disability to the contaminated water. A Veteran may qualify by showin Read MoreWounded Veterans With TBI More Likely To Develop Dementia
Posted on February 19, 2016 by Ken LaVan
A recent study looked into the potential relationship between traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and dementia. Researchers found those older veterans who had suffered a TBI at one point in their life were more than twice as likely to develop dementia la Read MoreWounded Warrior Call Center Helps Veterans in Numerous Ways
Posted on February 19, 2016 by Ken LaVan
Many veterans find they have to cope with a variety of issues, including problems in getting compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For many veterans, The Wounded Warrior Call Center (WWCC) is one call veterans can make that will Read MoreVietnam Veterans’ Skin Conditions May Be Due to Agent Orange
Posted on February 19, 2016 by Ken LaVan
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has developed a list of diseases presumed to be associated with veterans’ exposure to Agent Orange. Veterans who served during the Vietnam War era may have been exposed to this toxic herbicide, which may Read More
Disabled Children of Vietnam Vets May Qualify for SSD Benefits
Posted on February 15, 2016 by Ken LaVan
Children or grandchildren of a Vietnam vet exposed to Agent Orange who are disabled could seek help through Social Security benefits in addition to benefits through the Veteran’s Administration (VA). The VA recognizes some birth defects – Read More
Can your VA disability benefits be garnished for child support?
Posted on February 14, 2016 by Ken LaVan
At Disability Help Group we want to keep you informed. One topic that comes up again and again with our clients is that of alimony and child support. Many disabled veterans want to know if their VA disability compensation can be garnishe Read MoreBenefits for Children of Vietnam Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange
Posted on February 13, 2016 by Ken LaVan
The children of Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange often suffer disabling health conditions. Many infants born in the 1960s and 70s following the Vietnam and Korean Wars suffered birth defects such as spina bifida due to their military parents& Read More
