VA Policies

Articles about the different VA policies and processes for veterans disability benefits.

Understanding Temporary VA Disability Ratings

September 19, 2024 by Neil Woods

Veterans undergoing qualifying surgeries, hospitalizations, or more may all be able to receive a temporary 100% rating. We explain.

September 12, 2024 by Neil Woods

The VA intent to file form can help you get up to a year of additional back pay as you gather info for your VA disability claim. This post explains.

August 6, 2024 by Neil Woods

Veterans with disabilities on the right and left sides of their body or in paired skeletal muscles may qualify for the bilateral factor.

July 23, 2024 by Neil Woods

How does passive income affect a TDIU claim for VA disability? VA disability lawyer Lori Underwood explains.

June 25, 2024 by Neil Woods

If you have side effects from medicine used for a service-connected condition, you may qualify for VA disability for medicine side effects.

June 18, 2024 by Neil Woods

Why does the VA reduce ratings, and what can you do about it? VA disability lawyer Cecilia Ton explains.

May 30, 2024 by Neil Woods

Learn more about VA disability service connections for illness or injury caused or exacerbated by your military service.

April 12, 2024 by Neil Woods

What are the different ways you can service connect a condition for VA benefits? VA disability lawyer Cecilia Ton explains.

March 11, 2024 by Neil Woods

Are VA benefits taxable? Some are, and others are not. Read on to find out if you have to pay taxes on VA benefits.

March 8, 2024 by Neil Woods

You received a denial from the VA. What is new and relevant evidence? VA disability lawyer Cecilia Ton explains.

February 26, 2024 by Neil Woods

We provide the VA presumptive list for first-year veterans and explain how to apply for VA disability for a presumptive condition.

January 29, 2024 by Neil Woods

We break down what a deferred VA claim means, what to do if you get one, and how you can avoid a VA deferral.