Disability Claims

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Military Monday Free vs. Paid Help for Your VA Disability Claim

For many Veterans, filing a VA disability claim can feel overwhelming, confusing, and frustrating. The paperwork is extensive, the medical evidence requirements are complex, and the process often leaves Veterans wondering if they need to pay someone thousands of dollars just to get the benefits they earned through service and sacrifice. The truth is this: YOU do not have to pay someone to file your VA disability claim. Across the country, accredited Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) dedicate their time to helping Veterans navigate the claims process at absolutely no cost. Organizations

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Military Monday: I Only Need 10% or 20% More — Understanding How VA Ratings Really Work

One of the most common statements I hear from Veterans is: “I only need 10% or 20% more to get to 100%.” At first glance, that sounds logical. In everyday math, if you have 90% and add 10%, you reach 100%. Simple, right? Unfortunately, VA compensation does not work like regular math, and this misunderstanding often leads to frustration, unrealistic expectations, and, at times, missed opportunities to build a strong claim properly. When Veterans tell me they only need “10% more,” I take time to explain how the VA disability

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Military Monday: Discharge Matters

Greetings, Military Community, One topic that is often overlooked but carries life-changing implications is the type of discharge a Service Member receives from the military. Many Veterans are unaware that their discharge characterization can directly affect their eligibility for benefits earned through service and sacrifice. The question we should all ask is: Should a single incident, mistake, or difficult moment permanently strip a Veteran of benefits intended to support their health, stability, and future? In many cases, the answer is no—and fortunately, there are established pathways to correct or challenge

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Military Monday: Making a pact to help veterans

Recently, I had the opportunity to listen to and engage in discussion with the Honorable Senator Mark Kelly, alongside Senator Jon Ossoff, as the PACT Act and other critical Veteran issues were addressed. So, what is the PACT Act? In short, the PACT Act expands access to VA health care and benefits for Veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during military service. If a Veteran experienced toxic exposure during deployment, the PACT Act ensures eligibility for VA health care and establishes presumptive service connections for certain conditions related to those

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Military Monday: In the World of Disability

It’s a Military Monday! Each month on a Monday, Africa Thomas will be sharing her expertise on VA disability claims, ratings, and navigating the process for a successful submission. She is a retired United States Army veteran with a combined 29 years of honorable service. Her first column centers on proof of your injury. I am grateful for the opportunity to share information on VA service-connected disabilities in my first article for our local business paper. Filing a VA claim can be a daunting task, and it can feel even more

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