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Here’s how to navigate the 2024 VA pay chart to see what your monthly compensation should be based on your disability rating and dependents. Summary The 2024 VA pay chart provides compensation rates based on a veteran’s combined disability rating and dependents. Having dependents only affects compensation for veterans with disability ratings of 30% or […]

Disability compensation from the VA can alleviate the financial cost and acknowledge the emotional toll of service-connected traumatic brain injuries. Summary Veterans must prove their traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurred due to an in-service event involving an external force and demonstrate one of five VA-approved acute symptoms to qualify for disability compensation. Proving a service […]

Following a VA denial, veterans can file to reopen their disability benefits claim if they can provide new information that supports their case. Summary Veterans can reopen a previously denied VA disability claim by submitting new and material evidence, which directly addresses the reasons for the original denial. To officially reopen a claim, veterans must […]

Reintegrating into the civilian workforce after military service often presents employment challenges for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Summary Service-connected disabilities can significantly impact veterans’ employment opportunities, making it difficult to maintain or find jobs due to mental and physical limitations. Mobility issues, cognitive difficulties, and behavioral challenges can restrict veterans from certain job roles, promotions, […]

Military service records provide valuable insight into and confirmation of in-service events, which can help veterans prepare their VA disability claims for benefits. Summary Veterans can request their military service records, including their Report of Separation (DD214), to support VA disability claims. Military service records are crucial in VA disability claims, helping veterans prove service […]