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What to Do if You Can’t Work but Don’t Meet TDIU Requirements

January 5, 2023 by Neil Woods

If you can’t work but don’t qualify for TDIU, you may qualify for a special category of benefits that helps some veterans known as “extraschedular TDIU.”

Filed under: Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU), VA Policies

9 Things Widows, Widowers, and Other Survivors of Veterans Should Know About DIC Benefits

January 3, 2023 by Neil Woods

We share nine things that can help you if you’re a survivor planning to apply for DIC or appeal a DIC decision.

Filed under: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), Families and Dependents, Lists; Tips; and Tricks

What Families Should Know Before a Veteran’s Death

December 29, 2022 by Neil Woods

Surviving spouses and other family of deceased veterans may be eligible for thousands of dollars a month, grief counseling, burial assistance, and more.

Filed under: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), Families and Dependents

7 Big Veteran News Stories in 2022

December 27, 2022 by Neil Woods

We share seven of the most noteworthy veteran news stories of 2022. What would you add to the list?

VA Disability for Speech Problems

December 22, 2022 by Neil Woods

While you may not think of your speech condition as related to your service, there are cases where a speech impairment could qualify you for VA disability.

Filed under: Respiratory System

Burn Pit Presumptive Conditions List

December 21, 2022 by Neil Woods

The VA added more conditions to the Burn Pit Presumptives list this year.

Filed under: Burn Pits, Cancer, Gulf War Veterans, Presumptive Conditions, Respiratory System, Toxic Exposure

The PACT Act is Why Widows of Vietnam Veterans Are Filing for DIC Benefits (Again)

December 15, 2022 by Neil Woods

If your late spouse was a Vietnam or Gulf War veteran and had a resulting disability, a new law may mean that the VA owes you money previously denied.

Filed under: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), Families and Dependents, Vietnam Veterans

Income Limits for VA Unemployability

December 13, 2022 by Neil Woods

Veterans receiving TDIU must adhere to the VA’s rules about income, but certain forms of work and passive income do not count toward this limit.

Filed under: Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU), VA Policies

What Affects the Size of a VA Back Pay Check?

December 8, 2022 by Neil Woods

The VA owes back pay to veterans who file for disability benefits or file an appeal and wait months or years for approval. This post explains more.

Filed under: VA Policies, Veterans Disability Appeals Process

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What You Need to Know About TDIU VA Benefits

December 5, 2022 by Neil Woods

TDIU recognizes that you physically or mentally can’t work enough to make ends meet and provides you with the same monthly compensation as a 100% rating.

Filed under: Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU)

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What Are 2023 VA Disability Rates?

November 29, 2022 by Neil Woods

New monthly payment amounts for VA disability are announced almost every year. The 2023 VA disability rates are more than an 8% increase from 2022.

Preparing for a Gulf War Syndrome C&P Exam

November 23, 2022 by Neil Woods

Veterans with Gulf War Syndrome can receive disability benefits, but first, they must prepare for and undergo one or multiple claim exams.

Filed under: C&P Exams, Gulf War Veterans

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