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VA Policies
Articles about the different VA policies and processes for veterans disability benefits.
Presumption of Service Connection for VA Disability
Learn more about getting VA disability for health conditions the VA automatically assumes were caused by the circumstances of some vets’ military service.
Filing a VA Claim for a Condition Aggravated by Military Service
If your military service worsened preexisting or other service-connected conditions, you might qualify for VA disability based on aggravation.Â
How Drug Use and Drug Rehab Can Affect Your VA Benefits and Rating
You may worry you’ll lose VA benefits for drug use. That’s why it’s important to understand the connection between VA disability and drugs.
What Can I Do if the VA Makes a Clear And Unmistakable Error on My Claim?
CUEs by the VA are rare and difficult to find. They may go undetected for years until someone experienced with VA law looks at your file.
Can You Work with 100% VA Disability?
Can you work with 100% VA disability? This article explains the difference between TDIU and a 100% rating.
Why Did the BVA Remand My VA Disability Appeal?
A BVA remand means a claim has been sent back to a VA regional office for additional processing. But how long does it take? And what happens next?
How to Tell if Your VA Disability Rating is Permanent
The VA isn’t always clear when it issues a permanent rating. We offer a few tips to help you figure it out for yourself.
How to Prepare a VA Disability Claim Before Discharge
We explain what the BDD program is, who is eligible, and what you can do if you miss the window to apply for benefits through the program.
What Kind of Veterans Receive VA Disability Benefits?
Thousands of veterans of your age and with similar medical conditions receive VA disability benefits. These charts show the range of veterans currently receiving monthly compensation as “disabled veterans.”
TDIU Back Pay
If you qualify for TDIU because you can’t work, the VA may owe you thousands of dollars in back pay. This post explains why.
What to Do if You Can’t Work but Don’t Meet TDIU Requirements
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.”
