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The effective date of your veterans disability claim has relevant implications for your VA disability benefits. Summary A veteran’s effective date determines when they started being entitled to VA disability benefits, impacting the amount of back pay they receive. The VA typically uses the date the condition emerged or when they received the claim, whichever […]

Veterans who receive VA disability benefits for their service-related injuries and illnesses are not subject to taxes on their benefits. Summary VA disability benefits are classified as “unearned income,” similar to Social Security benefits and lottery winnings, but unlike many forms of unearned income, they are tax-exempt. VA disability benefits are not considered taxable income […]

Noticing and documenting Agent Orange symptoms is important, as it adds credibility to a veteran’s toxic exposure claim for VA disability benefits. Summary Veterans should keep a record of symptoms of Agent Orange exposure, such as frequent infections, fatigue, acne, edema, respiratory issues, and muscle tremors, to strengthen their VA disability claims. Agent Orange exposure […]

Veterans with presumptive conditions may avoid a major challenge while establishing a service connection, but they can still face obstacles that compromise their ability to obtain VA disability benefits. Summary Veterans with presumptive conditions linked to military service can still face challenges in obtaining VA disability benefits due to issues such as low disability ratings […]

Sleep apnea can produce a range of harmful effects on a veteran’s health, finances, and ability to enjoy life.  Summary Sleep apnea can lead to life-threatening physical health issues for veterans, including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.  Veterans with sleep apnea VA ratings may experience significant psychological effects due to lack of quality sleep. Mental […]