VA Acronyms and Terms You Might Need To Know
Get comfortable with key VA acronyms and terms to better understand the disability claims process. Summary Dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs can prove complicated. Understanding the terms, acronyms, and abbreviations used by the […]
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The Importance of a Strong Medical Nexus Letter | VA Benefits
To strengthen your appeal for disability compensation, acquire a medical nexus letter from a healthcare provider explaining how your illness or injury is related to your military service. Summary Securing the VA disability benefits you […]
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What Are The Requirements For VA Disability Eligibility | FAQs
Equipping yourself with an understanding of what the VA wants to see in your veterans disability claim can help make the appeals process smoother. Summary You proudly served your country with honor and bravery. However, […]
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Understanding The VA’s Automatic 50% PTSD Rating | FAQs
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 As a nationwide veterans law firm, VetLaw has […]
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5 Tips for Preparing for Your VA C&P Exam | VetLaw
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 There […]
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Five Things To Know About the VA Disability 5 Year Rule | FAQs
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 After finally receiving your VA disability benefits, you may worry that the […]
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VA Disability Back Pay: Do You Qualify And How Does It Work?
Veterans can recover back pay for service-connected disabilities after a successful appeal. Summary If you sustained a military-related injury or sickness, the Department of Veterans Affairs may approve you for disability pay and other benefits. […]
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Winning a VA Appeal: What Veterans Need to Know
Understanding 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 […]
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Steps to Take Following a Veterans Disability Claim Denial
If you applied for veterans disability benefits and received a denial on your claim or your disability was assigned a low rating, you have done a wise thing by exploring this website and considering asking […]
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VA Individual Unemployability Timeline: How Long Will It Take To Get Benefits?
MAXIMIZING VA BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUAL UNEMPLOYABILITY Did you know that in August 2021, about 27 percent of veterans in the U.S. had a service-connected disability? If you fall into this category, you may be eligible […]
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What You Should Know About VA Survivor Benefits & DIC Benefits
Understanding VA Survivor Benefits: DIC and Pensions Widowed spouses of military veterans often become acquainted with the VA and the complexities of VA benefits during one of the most stressful and challenging moments of their […]
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How Long Do VA Disability Payments Last? | A Guide for Veterans
How long do VA disability payments last? Many veterans wonder, “How long do VA disability payments last?” This is an important question if you receive these benefits or plan to apply for them. The VA […]
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Individual Unemployability – Does VA owe you TDIU Back Pay?
INDIVIDUAL UNEMPLOYABILITY: TDIU BACK PAY Perhaps you joined the military with the goal of serving through one contract, or maybe you intended for service in the military to be your career. What you didn’t plan […]
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How to Check Your VA Disability Claim Status
After gathering your medical records and evidence and completing your application, the period between filing your initial claim for benefits and receiving a determination from the VA can seem unbearably long. Managing that disability claim […]
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Military Sexual Assault Claims: How Are They Being Handled?
In spite of vowing that they will do better, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) continues to struggle with how to process military sexual assault claims. In fact, a 2018 VA Inspector General’s report found […]
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Writing a VA Buddy Letter — What You Need To Know
How to Write an Effective VA Buddy Letter: Boost Your VA Disability Claim and Rating If a Veteran is seeking disability benefits through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, they will need specific evidence […]
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How Can I Increase My PTSD Rating?
Understanding Your VA Disability Rating Process for PTSD Over the past 20 years, the country has seen a sharp increase in veterans returning from combat with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which is a serious mental […]
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How Will Incarceration Impact My VA Disability Benefits? | FAQs
Facing incarceration can be an overwhelming experience. There are many aspects of your life that will require consideration in order to keep things running as smoothly as possible during the period of incarceration and to […]
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What Is An Extra-Schedular Rating? Do You Qualify?
If you are planning to apply for VA benefits after having acquired a service-related disability, you are likely already aware that a rating schedule is used to determine how much compensation you will receive. What […]
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The VA TDIU Process: The 5 Steps You Need To Know
Total Disability Based On Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is a benefit available to Veterans who find themselves unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment due to a service-connected disability or combination of service-connected disabilities. This […]
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What You Need to Know Before Filing A TDIU Claim | VetLaw
Receiving the compensation you are due for a service-related disability can be a complicated and often frustrating process, particularly if you need to file a TDIU claim. If you are a U.S. Military veteran with […]
Read More > VA TDIU Requirements – Understanding How to Qualify
A veteran who is unable to work due to one or more service-connected disabilities may qualify for TDIU benefits. Once granted this status, the veteran receives benefits in accordance with a 100% disability rating, easing […]
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4 Things To Do To Prepare For A VA Disability Appeal
Understanding Your Veteran Disability Appeal Things You Need to Know Getting approved for VA disability can sometimes be a long, drawn-out process. If you have recently been denied VA disability benefits, you have a right […]
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VA Mental Health Ratings: Understanding the Basics
VA mental health ratings are powerful. The rating you receive can cause your benefits to fluctuate by thousands of dollars per month. And if you are a veteran who is already struggling with problems at […]
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My VA Claim Was Denied – What Do I Do?
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reviews each VA claim they receive. Veterans or their widows who have a VA claim denied are often confused, frustrated, and angry. An initial claim denial is common, and […]
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How to Use the VA M21-1 Manual | Veterans Serving Veterans
Getting the benefits you’ve earned and deserve as a veteran isn’t always an easy task. While updates to the system are supposed to provide clarity, it can still be confusing trying to figure out what […]
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I notice that you are located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. How can you assist veterans nationwide?
VetLaw is a national law firm with its physical office located one block from the Winston-Salem, North Carolina Regional Office. However, we serve veterans nationwide in the VA appeals process, and have successfully represented veterans […]
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When Should I Apply and How Long Will it Take For a Decision?
You should apply as soon as you are no longer able to work because of your illness. There is no benefit to waiting or requirement that you wait. Expect a decision generally in three to […]
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What Will Happen at My Hearing?
You and your attorney will appear before an administrative law judge (ALJ). Hearings are relatively informal compared with a hearing in a criminal or civil court. You will be asked to testify about a number […]
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If I Am Denied Benefits On My Initial Application, Will I Not Be Able to Receive Benefits?
This is wrong. In most cases, in fact, initial applications for benefits are denied. Our attorney has a wealth of experience in these claims, and we can help you with the appeal process to get […]
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Am I Entitled to Benefits Because I Can’t Do The Job I Used To?
This is incorrect, unfortunately. As long as a worker can do some substantial gainful activity (SGA), that worker is not considered disabled and is therefore ineligible for benefits. If you were once a CEO making […]
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Filing a Veteran Disability Claim
Veterans’ disability compensation provides tax-free compensation to former United States military members who suffer from a disability which can be linked to their active duty service. To receive these benefits, the first step is to […]
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What is the benefit of hiring a Veterans’ Disability lawyer?
If you are in need of veterans’ disability benefits, you may have already applied on your own and been denied. Or the process of making a claim may seem daunting. You may realize that an […]
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Can I speak with an attorney about my case?
Absolutely. Contact us today to set up a phone appointment with founding member and VA accredited attorney Brendan Garcia. If you have a copy of your most recent denial letter or VA decision, it is […]
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What types of cases do you accept?
VetLaw is not a typical law firm – we are a national law firm dedicated to representing veterans, dependents and survivors who have been denied benefits by VA. Our practice is limited to veterans law […]
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What does it cost me to hire an attorney?
Our initial consultation and case evaluation is free of charge, with no strings attached. If your case involves an appeal before any of the 56 Regional Offices nationwide or before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, […]
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What is the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA)?
The Equal Access to Justice Act (typically referred to as “EAJA”) applies only to cases appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims. Thanks to the funds available through EAJA, we are […]
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How do I file an appeal?
If you have a denial or other decision issued by a VA Regional Office, then you need to file either a Notice of Disagreement (NOD), or VA Form 9, depending on the type of decision. […]
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What is the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims?
The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) is an appellate court that has jurisdiction over all final decisions issued by the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. An appeal to CAVC is the first time you […]
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What are the requirements for veterans disability compensation?
Veterans who selflessly serve in the military deserve the very best benefits. Veterans disability compensation is a benefit for certain veterans who meet certain requirements. Veterans injuries should be treated seriously and thoroughly. Compensation is […]
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Understanding Your Eligibility For Veteran’s Benefits
Those who have proudly served in the United States armed forces may be eligible for certain Veteran’s benefits, including disability compensation if they have been injured or become ill while serving active military service. This […]
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