Did you know that veterans with hearing loss or tinnitus may also have PTSD? Make sure you combine your symptoms for the highest rating.
Increasing Your VA Rating with Common Secondary Conditions to Asthma Like Sleep Apnea
Your VA rating for asthma may be increased by adding multiple respiratory conditions such as sleep apnea, rhinitis, and more.
Are Children or Grandchildren Eligible for Agent Orange Disability Benefits?
Doctors are divided over the second-generation effects of Agent Orange, but the VA does offer benefits for children of exposed vets, in some cases.
What is New and Relevant Evidence?
If your VA disability claim was denied, the best way to appeal is by showing the VA some New and Material evidence. Here’s how.
Atomic Veterans VA Benefits
We explain more about who atomic veterans are and VA radiation exposure presumptives for those seeking disability benefits.
SMC Veterans Disability Benefits: Special Monthly Compensation
SMC (Special Monthly Compensation) is given in relation to the difficulty of living a normal life. The VA might give you a disability rating of 70% on your right leg because of an injury that prevents you from working, but an SMC rating would be given because the loss of your right-hand makes it difficult for you to bathe yourself.
Overview of the Legacy VA Appeals Process
This article explains what you need to know about the Legacy VA appeals process.
2018 VA Disability Compensation Rates
New monthly payment amounts for VA disability compensation benefits are announced every year. Outside influences like inflation rates factor into these new amounts, which affect more than 5 million veterans who receive disability checks from the VA. VA disability ratings are determined by how disabling a veteran’s service-connected condition or combined conditions are. Below you […]
Disabled Veterans Resources
Veterans Affairs Resources These links are to Veterans Affairs programs. The VA offers many disabled veterans resources that many people didn’t even know existed. These range from standard VA disability to home loans. Service-Dog Resources Some organizations provide disabled veterans with service dogs. Some of the servicedog organizations are for blind veterans. Other service dog […]
Washington Veterans Benefits – VA Disability Lawyer
Thinking about applying for Washington veterans benefits? Need to appeal? Talk to a VA disability lawyer for free. Woods & Woods has years of experience representing veterans and their families from Washington. We were founded in 1985 to fight for injured and disabled people. If you have questions, give us a call. There is never a […]
West Virginia Veterans Benefits – VA Disability Lawyer
Woods & Woods VA disability lawyers have represented thousands of veterans and their families. Call us and ask all the questions you have about VA disability benefits. There is never a cost to call and learn your legal rights as a disabled veteran. For your free legal consultation on West Virginia veterans benefits, fill out our online contact form or call […]
New York Veterans Benefits – VA Disability Lawyer
Our VA disability lawyers fight for veterans who live in New York state. Woods & Woods is a nationwide law firm founded in 1985. Our team of attorneys, doctors, psychologists, case managers, and paralegals work together to win your New York veterans benefits claim. For your free legal consultation, fill out the online contact form or call (812) 426-7200. Woods […]