Secondary conditions are disabilities caused by conditions the Department of Veterans Affairs already recognizes as service ...

Steven Miller, Monroe County veterans service officer. Every veteran who has served our nation deserves the support and care they've earned. Filing for VA disability benefits is a vital step in ...

Filing a VA disability claim is a significant step toward receiving monthly tax-free compensation for service-connected ...

For-profit consultants across the country make millions each year by charging military veterans for help in filing their disability claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The practice ...

The VA is processing claims faster than ever. The backlog is the lowest it's been in years. And your 2024 medical records are ...

When Glenn Janssen decided to file a claim for disability benefits with the Veterans Affairs Department last year, he dreaded the prospect of dealing with federal bureaucracy and paperwork. Janssen, ...

When a service-connected condition causes or worsens another medical issue, veterans may be eligible to file secondary VA claims. A primary claim establishes the direct connection between a disability ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plays a crucial role in supporting America's veterans. However, navigating the system to access disability benefits can be a hurdle for some veterans. Many ...

Editor’s note: This article was first published in KFF Health News, a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. It is one of the core operating programs at KFF — the ...

There are two jobs in the U.S. Army with well-earned reputations for causing concussions. One is being a "breacher," blowing down locked doors and barricades. Another is firing the shoulder-mounted ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

The chairmen of the U.S. Senate's Banking and Veterans Affairs committees introduced a bill Thursday to help veterans at risk of losing their homes because of a COVID-assistance program that the VA ...