by veteranesquire | Nov 27, 2017 | Blog Posts, Discharge Upgrades and Correction of Military Records
Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) as a result of military service may be eligible to upgrade less than honorable discharges. Upgrading a military discharge can help Veterans open the door to obtaining...
by veteranesquire | Nov 24, 2017 | Blog Posts, Discharge Upgrades and Correction of Military Records, VA Disability Compensation, VA Education Benefits, VA Health Benefits
It is not impossible for veterans with an Other Than Honorable discharge (“OTH discharge”) to obtain VA benefits. There are many misconceptions about the availability of VA benefits for veterans with OTH discharges. Regardless of misconceptions, these...
by veteranesquire | Nov 23, 2017 | Blog Posts, VA Disability Compensation
Generally speaking, veterans receiving VA disability compensation may work — even if they receive a 100% schedular disability rating. For most veterans that receive standard VA disability compensation, the government does not limit the Veteran’s earning...
by veteranesquire | Nov 22, 2017 | Blog Posts, VA Disability Compensation
A DBQ, or “Disability Benefits Questionnaire,” is a standardized VA Form. Medical experts use DBQ’s to document the cause and severity of conditions listed on a VA claim. There are many DBQ’s available for many of the conditions most commonly claimed. When...
by veteranesquire | Nov 21, 2017 | Blog Posts, Discharge Upgrades and Correction of Military Records
It can be very difficult for Veterans with other than honorable discharges to convince a military Discharge Review Board (“DRB”) to upgrade their discharges. The discharge upgrade process can be very confusing, and there is a shortage of representatives able to assist...
by veteranesquire | Nov 16, 2017 | VA Disability Compensation
One of the most challenging parts of the VA claims process is undergoing C&P Examinations. These exams are often intrusive, impersonal, and stressful for many Veterans. VA sometimes requires Veterans to drive to unfamiliar locations for examinations. However,...
by veteranesquire | Nov 15, 2017 | VA Disability Compensation
Veterans commonly develop new medical conditions when undergoing treatment or using medications for service-connected disabilities. Any time a service-connected condition causes a new condition to develop, VA benefits may be available for those conditions. Also, VA...
by veteranesquire | Nov 14, 2017 | VA Disability Compensation
Many Veterans do not apply for VA benefits because of popular misconceptions about the VA claims system. One misconception is that a Veteran cannot obtain benefits because of “clean” separation exams. The thought is that because they did not mark any...
by veteranesquire | Nov 10, 2017 | VA Disability Compensation
Receiving a denial letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) is often a stressful experience. Denial letters often contain jargon and legalese that is confusing and difficult for many Veterans to understand. Also, there are important filing deadlines that...
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