By understanding the purpose of a VA C&P exam, how to present your case, and what rights you have, you can set yourself up for a productive and fair Compensation and Pension exam. Summary Compensation and Pension exams are used to gather information about a veteran’s level of disability and its relationship to their service. …
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Veterans with non-stagnant service-related conditions should be aware of the ways that the VA disability 5 year rule can impact their benefits. Summary Typically, the VA checks up on service-connected conditions within the first five years if they are likely to heal or improve to see if the original disability rating is still fair. After…
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Veterans can recover back pay for service-connected disabilities after a successful appeal. Summary While the VA is processing an appeal for a service-related disability, veterans may be earning VA disability back pay benefits. Your effective date, which is usually the day you filed your VA disability claim, activates your entitlement to back pay compensation. VA…
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The VA’s automatic 50% PTSD rating only applies to veterans who were discharged due to their PTSD symptoms, and only for a limited amount of time. Summary Veterans are only eligible for an automatic 50% PTSD rating under the specific conditions that the VA stipulates. To qualify, veterans must show their discharge was the result…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Winning Your VA Appeal with VetLaw If you were denied benefits or disagree with your current disability rating, you need to know all you can about winning a VA appeal. At VetLaw, we help veterans pursue the benefits that they're entitled to. We can help you cut through the red tape and ever-changing…
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