VA Multiple Sclerosis Presumption: The Seven-Year Rule
Your multiple sclerosis diagnosis date may be years later than the symptoms that matter for VA benefits. The VA multiple [...]
Former POW Presumptive Conditions: VA Disability Claims
A former prisoner of war doesn't need 30 days of captivity to qualify for every VA presumptive condition. That distinction [...]
VA BDD Claim: When to File Before Separation
Your separation date sets the clock for filing a VA BDD claim. Benefits Delivery at Discharge lets eligible service members [...]
VA Chronic Sinusitis Claims After Burn Pit Exposure
Recurring sinus infections can disrupt sleep, work, and daily life long after a deployment ends. VA chronic sinusitis claims can [...]
How SSA’s Five-Step Disability Evaluation Works
You can have a serious medical condition and still face a Social Security disability denial. SSA's five-step disability evaluation examines [...]
VA Hearing Loss Ratings: What Your Audiogram Must Show
You can struggle to follow conversations and still receive a 0% VA hearing loss rating. VA bases the percentage on [...]
Blue Water Navy Claims: Proving Offshore Eligibility
Your ship's location decades ago can determine whether VA presumes that you were exposed to Agent Orange. For Blue Water [...]
VA Benefits After an OTH Discharge: Character Review
An other than honorable discharge doesn't automatically close the door to VA benefits. If you've avoided applying because of your [...]
VA Sleep Apnea Claims: Service Connection and CPAP Proof
A CPAP prescription can support your disability rating, but it doesn't establish why your sleep apnea is connected to military [...]
SSDI Extended Period of Eligibility: Restarting Benefits
A reduced work schedule can leave you without enough wages or a disability payment to cover your bills. The SSDI [...]