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Veterans may have an easier time accessing VA disability benefits for certain service-related illnesses and injuries. Summary Service-related conditions, like hearing loss and knee injuries, are usually less complicated to claim for VA disability benefits. Veterans can benefit from the assistance of a veterans disability claims lawyer, like those at VetLaw, regardless of the complexity […]

The practice of disposing of waste via burn pits released harmful chemicals that left many military personnel vulnerable to chronic illnesses. Summary The military used burn pits to get rid of trash, but the toxic fumes produced by the burn pits caused a host of health issues in service members who breathed in the smoke. […]

Follow these simple steps to check the status of your VA disability claim so you can decide how to proceed. Summary Veterans can check the status of their VA disability claims by logging into VA.gov using their credentials. The login process requires two-factor authentication, where veterans receive a code via text or phone call to […]

Veterans disability claims lawyers collect a portion of the back pay benefits they help secure in exchange for their support in navigating the VA appeals process. Summary VA disability lawyers’ costs are recovered in the form of a contingency fee, usually ranging from 20% to 33% of the back pay benefits they obtain for their […]

Veterans with service-related conditions may have access to more disability benefits under the 2024 VA disability compensation rates. Summary The VA has provided veterans with an updated version of the disability compensation rates for 2024. Veterans can figure out their compensation rate using their VA disability rating, and other information such as the number of […]