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Veteran Readiness & Employment

Most veterans are familiar with the GI Bill and how it can help pay for training programs or a college/graduate degree. There are other educational and career benefits available for …

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Ratings – How the VA Can Reduce Them

It is a common source of worry and confusion for veterans…wondering if and when the VA will try to reduce their service-connected ratings and benefits. Understandably, a loss of needed …

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Get an Accurate Rating for Headaches or Migraines

According to the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), headaches/migraines are listed as #9 in the top 10 most common veteran disability claims! The difference between different types of headaches, including migraines, is …

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Mental Health Rating Myths Part 1

There are millions of veterans with mental health ratings in our country. In 2020, there were over 1.7 million veterans who were rated just for PTSD. A lot of confusion …

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Mental Health Ratings

Mental conditions and disorders are considered the most difficult to rate. Mental health looks different in every individual, symptoms vary, can be hard to measure, and they fluctuate in intensity …

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Is it Anxiety?

Feeling worried or nervous about big changes, uncertain events, a meeting with the boss, and things that are important to you is normal. As human beings, we are designed to …

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Benefits Backlog May Linger into 2022

2020 was a hard year for almost everyone. Many businesses suffered, supplies decreased while demands increased, and multitudes of offices reduced or eliminated their in-office employees at least temporarily. Veterans …

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Permanent and Total Disability

Permanent and Total Disability (also called 100% P&T or T&P) is a term and status that is often misunderstand and used incorrectly. It’s important to understand the difference and how …

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You Need a Buddy

What is a buddy letter? You may also hear it referred to as a buddy statement or layperson statement/letter. It’s a personal, firsthand account and statement from a friend, family …