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Veterans who develop physical injuries from service-related mental health conditions may be entitled to VA disability benefits. Summary Veterans may be eligible for VA disability benefits for physical injuries caused by service-related mental health conditions. Service-connected psychological conditions may have accompanying physical symptoms that inflict harm on the veteran’s health. Veterans may experience psychosomatic symptoms, […]

Be ready to discuss your case, respond to questions, and offer evidence so you can be an active and informed participant in your Board of Veterans’ Appeals Hearing. Summary Veterans should take advantage of the time before their Board of Veterans’ Appeals hearing to get ready to present a strong case. Vets need to make […]

Service-related disabilities can render a veteran unable to keep up with the demands of a job, which may make them eligible for VA disability benefits based on individual unemployability. Summary Veterans with service-related disabilities may qualify for VA disability benefits based on Individual Unemployability if their conditions impair their ability to work non-marginal jobs. The […]

Despite the variety of resources the VA provides for sexual assault survivors, Congress recently critiqued the VA’s lack of effort to make veterans aware of these options. Summary Senators representing both parties sent a letter to the VA regarding services for female Military Sexual Trauma survivors, who are at a higher risk of experiencing unwanted […]

The VA is acknowledging the severity of digestive conditions with its improved disability rating schedule that provides greater benefits for veterans.  Summary Recent reforms to the VA’s disability rating schedule for digestive conditions mean that veterans may have a higher likelihood of securing disability benefits. A veteran’s experiences in the military can cause them to […]