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 [...]
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 [...]
When veterans file VA disability claims to receive benefits, they must provide evidence of their condition, which will be assessed and a rating issued.
Disability ratings are what determine the amount of VA disability benefits can be received.
Yet it is important to note that some VA disability ratings can [...]