H&P Disability Direct - Live Answers on the Road to VA Compensation

Allergic rhinitis occurs when there is inflammation inside the nose that is caused by exposure to an allergen. Allergens that cause allergic rhinitis range from dander from animals to dust, mold, pollen, and other sources. Veterans with allergic rhinitis may be able to claim benefits even if they have a history of seasonal allergies.

When people join the military service, they do so with the intention of fulfilling their contractual obligations. However, life doesn’t always go according to plan. If you were discharged during basic training, you might wonder what your veteran status actually is. We’ll look more at what it means to be granted rights and privileges under the United States military code after you’ve been relieved...

When a former service member makes a disability claim through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the VA assigns a disability rating to their claim.  This rating is based on how much the disability impairs their ability to work so that the disability compensation can make up for lost wages. If they are unemployable, the compensation would need to cover the loss of full-time wages. In...

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is one of the most common injuries found in former combat veterans. In fact, health officials have noticed an uptick in TBIs in military service members who served in Iraq and Afghanistan in the past decade. This guide will break down the basics of TBIs and how the VA rates them, as well as the requirements for proving secondary service connection. It will also look at...

If you are a veteran who has been disabled in the line of duty, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness. There are several programs available to help veterans get their student loans excused. We will also discuss how to apply for VA disability student loan forgiveness and what you can expect from the process. Depending on your disability rating , you may be eligible for student loan debt...

What is the difference between VA Disability Compensation and Disabled Veteran Benefits for Spouses? If a Veteran becomes wounded or injured or becomes sick as a result of their military service, they may be entitled to  VA disability compensation . This is a tax-free monthly payment from the Department of Veterans Affairs related to service connected disabilities. If it is determined that the Vet...

You’ve got a service-connected disability rated at 70 percent. Now what? This guide covers everything you need to know about your VA disability benefits, including what they are, how they work and when disabled veterans are eligible for them. In this post, we will cover the following topics – updated for 2023: What is a VA Disability Rating? What is the compensation for a 70% VA Disability Rating?...

If you are in the process of filing for VA disability benefits from The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), you will most likely be asked to complete a Compensation and Pension (C&P) examination. This exam is to determine if your disability is service connected, the level of your disability and if the condition should receive a  rating increase or decrease  . While the thought of another doct...

Nexus (n.) a connection or series of connections linking two or more things. The nexus, or a link between a veteran’s current disability and an in-service event, is often the hardest element of service connection to prove for a VA disability claim. However, without a nexus, a veteran’s claim with the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) will not survive. How does a veteran prove this complicated, ye...

Losing a loved one can be extremely difficult for a Veteran’s family members. This loss can also cause financial distress especially if the veteran was the sole provider.   So, do widows and survivors of veterans get VA disability benefits? Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers several monetary VA benefits for widows and surviving spouses of wartime veterans. These include  d...

Anxiety in American veterans is a real and pressing issue. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs,  mental health conditions like anxiety are among the most commonly claimed service-connected conditions in veterans. In addition, roughly 12 percent of veterans who served in the Gulf War have been diagnosed with mental health conditions like anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), d...

As a veteran dealing with the effects of a service-connected disability, you may have come across the term Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU). This benefit can oftentimes be a game-changer for veterans, offering financial support when your disability prevents you from maintaining gainful employment. Navigating the path to securing these benefits, however, isn’t always an easy thing...

According to the  National Sleep Foundation , insomnia is a chronic sleep disorder, characterized by complaints of unsatisfactory sleep, despite having ample opportunity to sleep. There are many different symptoms that go along with insomnia, but, the essence of this condition is difficulty falling asleep and/or difficulty staying asleep.

Agent Orange is a herbicide used by the US government in the 1960s, 1970s, and during the Vietnam War. It contains dioxin, a toxic chemical that can cause a variety of serious health problems, including cancer, birth defects, and neurological disorders. One of the most concerning effects of  Agent Orange exposure  has been the occurrence of birth defects in the children of veterans who were expose...

The caregivers program provides benefits to caregivers caring for post 9/11 veterans and, as of 2020, Vietnam-era veterans. VA benefits for caregivers are available to those who qualify and include both financial compensation and monthly stipends as well as support services. VA benefits for caregivers is not a VA loan program, but instead provides financial assistance to eligible family members ca...

Chances are, if you are in the process of applying for VA disability, you have probably come across the VA Ratings Table. For many, this tool that the VA uses to determine combined disability ratings is incredibly frustrating and cumbersome. If you only have one rated disability, VA math can be pretty straightforward. Your rating for that disability and the rating for your total disability will be...

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Join in our Live VA Disability Q&A Session in which we answer your questions live. We can't get to every single question so we will answer them as they come in. If you have any questions about the VA Disability Benefits process you can ask the question in the comment section when we go live and a little earlier. We are nationwide VA Accredited Disability Lawyers. We can't wait to answe...

Join in our Live VA Disability Q&A Session in which we answer your questions live. We can't get to every single question so we will answer them as they come in. If you have any questions about the VA Disability Benefits process you can ask the question in the comment section when we go live and a little earlier. We are nationwide VA Accredited Disability Lawyers. We can't wait to answe...

Join in our Live VA Disability Q&A Session in which we answer your questions live. We can't get to every single question so we will answer them as they come in. If you have any questions about the VA Disability Benefits process you can ask the question in the comment section when we go live and a little earlier. We are nationwide VA Accredited Disability Lawyers. We can't wait to answe...

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If you are experiencing knee pain, a knee injury, or functional loss of the knee relating to your military service, you may be eligible for disability compensation based on a variety of factors. However, obtaining knee ratings and disability compensation for knee pain can be tricky. There are multiple ratings available for knee injuries, so it’s important for veterans to be aware of all of the var...

Sinusitis is also known as a  sinus infection . This occurs when there is inflammation and swelling of the tissues that line the sinuses. This condition can be chronic. Chronic sinusitis lasts for three months or longer and may last up to eight weeks at a time. Veterans may be able to qualify for support with this condition under some circumstances. Learn more in our extensive guide.

If you experienced a back injury during active duty, or an injury that later contributed to back pain, you may be eligible for disability benefits. As with most medical conditions, the VA disability rating for back pain depends on a variety of factors. This guide will break down how the VA rates back pain and spinal disabilities, so you can take the first steps toward making a claim.

Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects about  22 million people nationwide . If you are among the former military service members living with sleep apnea, you may be eligible for veterans’ disability compensation through the Department of Veterans Affairs. We’re seeing veterans coming back from Iraq, Afghanistan, and the southwest Asia theater of war with severe sleep issues, which can oft...