Filing a VA disability claim can feel like a daunting maze. One thing you need to understand is the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) this system is crucial for securing your benefits.

Are Veterans benefits taxable. We break it down for you.

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Learn how to translate military-acquired disabilities into effective workplace accommodations. This guide empowers veterans and their families with practical steps and resources to ensure a smooth transition from service to civilian employment. Discover your potential today!

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Brothers and Sisters, Our 28th anniversary is coming up on January 20, 2025, and I’ve got some big news to share about where HadIt.com is headed HadIt.com. First off, our mission isn’t changing one bit. For 28 years, HadIt.com has been the place for U.S. military veterans to connect, share stories, and have each other’s backs. We’ve been there […]

VA proposed updates to the Schedule for Rating Disabilities: neurological conditions and convulsive disorders. Understand how these changes impact veterans.

We've got a serious situation brewing, and it's time to sound the alarm. This "Project 2025" isn't just another bureaucratic reshuffling - it's a full-scale assault on the benefits we've bled for.

Each year the Veterans Day National Committee publishes a commemorative Veterans Day poster. The Committee selects a poster from artwork submitted by artists nationwide. Over the years these posters have illustrated the rich history of our country’s service men and women. The poster reflects our pride and patriotism in saluting Veterans while providing the thematic […]

The Federal Circuit’s ruling is what created the broader, precedential impact on how SMC can be calculated, particularly by allowing combined disabilities to be considered for higher levels of compensation. This ruling goes beyond an individual case decision at the Board level and sets a standard for how the VA should interpret and apply SMC […]

These decisions have made a big impact on how VA disability claims are handled, giving veterans more chances to get benefits and clearing up important issues.

The Federal Circuit reversed a decision by the CAVC. Claims in Barry v. McDonough, that had limited a veteran’s entitlement to additional SMC increases.