When a Veteran starts considering whether or not to file a VA Disability Claim, there are a lot of questions that he or she tends to ask.
5 Ways to establish service connection in VA disability compensation claims
Republished from Hill and Ponton July 19, 2019 in VA Claim Tips, Veterans by Sarah Overcashier In order to receive compensation from the VA, a veteran’s disability must be service-connected. There are five ways to establish service connection: Direct Service Connection Service Connection through Aggravation Presumptive Service Connection Secondary Service Connection Service Connection by Injury Caused by VA Health Care […]
Failure to Submit to Medical Examination–Insistence on the Presence of an Attorney and Use of a Recording Device
If a veteran fails to report for a scheduled examination for purposes of 38CFR3.655 if they appear but refuses to be examined unless accompanied by a private attorney and allowed to record the evaluation?
The Law of Veterans' Benefits 2008-2010: Significant Developments, Trends, and a Glimpse into the Future
To expand: click the button in the top left of the pdf below (square with an arrow in the corner). Card‘}”>Card The Law of Veterans’ Benefits 2008-2010: Significant Developments, Trends, and a Glimpse into the Future Michael P. Allen1 INTRODUCTION The two-year period addressed in this article has been a busy time for the United […]
Veterans Affairs (VA) Claims For Disability Compensation Articles
Establishing Service Connection for Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation There are two types of service-connection Direct and Presumptive There are three requirements to establish Direct service-connection for residuals of injuries and diseases; In-service documentation of an injury or disease. A current condition with a medical diagnosis. “Before November 2000, when the VCAA was enacted, veterans had […]
Filing A VA Service Connected Disability Compensation Claim
If you file a claim after March 15, 2015 new rules apply.
There is now only one form for filing each benefit – compensation, pension and dependency indemnity compensation and one form for submitting an appeal for a compensation claim.
Intent to File (Formerly informal claim, rules have changed)
Ways To File A Claim
File Online
When filing a claim for compensation, the fastest and easiest way to file is electronically through eBenefits.
Paper Filing
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38CFR4.15 Total Disability
Total disability is defined in the CFR Part 4 Schedule for Rating Disabilities. There are two ways to total disability. Schedular and Unemployability.
Disabled Veteran Demographics
Does anyone have statistical data on what percentage of veterans are receiving ratings at 100%, 90%,80%…. SMC-S, SMC – L, SMC-R1 etc.or how many veterans are receiving specific benefits in the form of 100%, 90%, 80%…. SMC-S, SMC – L, SMC-R1 etc? Full report on service connected conditions and disabilities can be found here: […]
VAOPGCPREC 34-97 Request for opinion concerning application of 38 U.S.C. § 3104(b)
Date: November 5, 1997 VAOPGCPREC 34-97 From: Acting General Counsel (021) Subj: Request for opinion concerning application of 38 U.S.C. § 3104(b) (Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx X. X XX XXX XXX) To: Acting Chairman, Board of Veterans’ Appeals (01C) QUESTION PRESENTED Does 38 U.S.C. § 3104(b) or any other statute or regulation, e.g., Department of Labor Rehabilitation Act […]
ETS What do these three letters stand for in the US military?
On the ETS date, a service member's current contract has expired and the service member is free to leave the military or sign a re-enlistment contract.
HISA Program – Veterans Affairs Home Improvements and Structural Alterations Program
Lifetime HISA benefit up to $6,800. Lifetime benefit up to $2,000 may be provided for Veterans who have a non-service connected condition. Some excluded HISA structural alterations are exterior decking; purchase or installation of spa/ hot tubs/ Jacuzzi type tubs; home security systems; removable equipment or appliances such as portable ramps; porch lifts, and stair glides; and […]