Can you get VA benefits for back pain?

Posted by Zachary A. VanDykeMay 04, 20220 Comments

Serving in the military is an honorable profession. Unfortunately, our veterans often return home with injuries or pain that make it hard for them to work. There is help available to veterans with disabilities caused by their time in the service.  In 2018, the United States Court of Appeals ruled...

How PTSD makes it difficult for you to work

Posted by Zachary A. VanDykeApr 20, 20220 Comments

You had many good times during your tenure as a service person. You made friends for life, saw much of the world and gained your independence. The downside of this is that you've had to attend war-torn countries. You've seen many tragic events unfold over the years, and the latest tour has taken ...

Yes, you can survive a deployment divorce

Posted by Zachary A. VanDykeMar 01, 20220 Comments

When you are on active duty and are deployed, the last thing you want to worry about is a divorce. There are protections in place to help you, so you can focus on your job rather than what's happening back at home. A deployment divorce can be distracting, upsetting and challenging. However, this ...

Can I get VA disability for mesothelioma?

Posted by Zachary A. VanDykeSep 16, 20210 Comments

You may not have been expecting a mesothelioma diagnosis, especially since it has been so many years since you were active in the military. Unfortunately, mesothelioma takes decades to develop in some people, and it has been linked to asbestos exposure during military service in some cases.  As a...

Do I keep TRICARE if I divorce a service member?

Posted by Zachary A. VanDykeApr 27, 20210 Comments

There is a lot at stake in any divorce. If you are married to a service member, one thing to consider is how divorce will affect your entitlement to TRICARE. Taking out a new health care policy will be expensive, especially if you have certain pre-existing conditions. You are not the first perso...

The truth about common VA benefit myths

Posted by Zachary A. VanDykeFeb 09, 20210 Comments

Many veterans misunderstand or simply do not know about their benefits. Understanding available benefits through the Veterans' Administration can help ensure you can access disability payments, medical care and other programs.  These are the facts behind some of the most common VA benefit myths. ...

What is a VA disability rating?

Posted by Zachary A. VanDykeNov 30, 20200 Comments

The Department of Veterans Affairs pays you benefits based on the extent of your disability, expressing your VA disability rating as a percent. The higher your percentage, the more benefits you are eligible for. To put it another way, a 100% disability rating means that you can receive the full c...