There are a lot of programs that help people with disabilities find a living when they can’t work or have difficulty working. SSDI and VA benefits are two of the biggest disability programs in the country. This may lead you to wonder if you can be on SSDI and veterans benefits at the same time…
As a disabled veteran, you’re entitled to Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits on a federal and, perhaps, state level. However, you may find that making ends meet on your VA benefits alone is a challenge. In addition to your VA benefits, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits as well, creating a more..
The process to receive VA disability can be long and complicated. Paperwork, gathering documentation, and lots of waiting are often a part of applying for VA disability benefits. There’s a lot to know about VA disability, from eligibility to compensation and much more. If you’re new to learning about VA disability, keep reading to learn..
Last year, changes were approved regarding veterans disability benefits. Confirmed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, these changes include an increase in disability payments to account for changes in cost of living. If you’re a disabled veteran, these payments are automatically applied on top of your current disability rating. Learn more about what this change..
Nearly one in five veterans experience a disability after serving their country. Veterans Affairs provides compensation through VA disability benefits, but the process of receiving those benefits can be long and complicated. Not all veterans are approved; in fact, many veterans must go through the appeals process, delaying them from receiving the benefits and compensation..
As a veteran, you expect to be taken care of after experiencing a physical or mental disability during your time of service. But your first attempt at filing a claim with the VA was denied. Do you give up? Appeal your claim with the VA? You may feel discouraged, but almost ¾ of VA claims..
Fresh off a record-setting increase to VA benefits, due almost entirely to inflation, there are growing concerns that the government may be making some changes to cut back some VA benefits spending. This fear has only grown since reports of just such a measure appeared in a Congressional Budget Office proposal. Are VA benefits being..