Should Your Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) be rated higher? Barry v. McDonough changes the game. Your battle scars must now be seen individually, not as a package deal. More recognition means more compensation for your sacrifice.
VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities Changes in 2025
As the founder of HadIt.com Veterans, I’ve been closely monitoring the upcoming changes to the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) set to take effect in 2025. These changes represent the most significant overhaul of the VA’s rating system in decades, impacting thousands of veterans’ disability claims and compensation. Official Federal Register Announcements The changes […]
The VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities: A Veteran’s Roadmap Through the Rating Maze
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? Here’s What You Need to Know
Are Veterans benefits taxable. We break it down for you.
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors for 2025
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From Barracks to Boardroom: Translating Military-Acquired Disabilities into Civilian Workplace Accommodations
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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Hadit.com Ownership Returns to Tbird
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 […]
Proposed Changes to VA Disability Ratings for Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders: What Veterans Need to Know
VA proposed updates to the Schedule for Rating Disabilities: neurological conditions and convulsive disorders. Understand how these changes impact veterans.
Project 2025: A Ticking Time Bomb for Veterans’ Benefits
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.
Veterans Day 2024 Poster
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 […]
BVA Cases in 2024 Citing Federal Circuit Barry v McDonough Decision
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 […]
