VA Benefits in Texas

A common question asked by many disabled veterans who are now retiring is whether they can receive their VA benefits as well as their retirement pay at the same time.

Previously, veterans receiving VA disability benefits had to choose one or the other, while today many veterans qualify to receive [...]

Occasionally, veterans may receive a notification that the VA has reopened their VA benefits claim.

Sometimes, this can be good news if a VA disability benefits claim was initially rejected, while other times it might leave a veteran worried that the VA benefits they are currently receiving are at risk.

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The VA C&P or Compensation and Pension Exam is the most important qualifier for VA disability benefits that every claiming veteran must undergo.

During a C&P exam for VA benefits, the VA’s doctor will perform a full medical examination and ask many questions so they can provide their opinion to [...]

With the final quarter of 2023 underway, the VA has recently announced its VA benefits COLA increase for 2024.

The yearly COLA or cost-of-living adjustment is highly anticipated by veterans depending on VA disability benefits as it usually means more money in their pocket every month.

Of course, there are [...]

When determining a veteran’s disability rating for receiving VA benefits, the VA considers multiple factors about their condition and degree of disability.

While every condition is assessed separately on a VA disability claim to determine an overall disability rating, some impairments such as those occurring bilaterally, receive additional consideration.

This [...]

VA benefits are available to all U.S. military veterans who can establish a service connection with their injury or condition.

What some may not be aware of is that certain conditions for which a veteran can receive disability benefits are presumed to be connected to military service without the need [...]

Accessing VA benefits can be a lengthy process that takes months in some cases.

When that happens and payments of VA disability benefits start long after a veteran’s eligibility date, they are entitled to back pay or retroactive benefits.

Read here to learn how eligibility for back pay is determined [...]

One of many VA benefits that veterans and their families have access to is funding for education.

Chapter 35 VA disability benefits are educational benefits available to certain family members of disabled or deceased veterans.

This brief explanation should help veterans making VA service connected disability claims and their family [...]