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 ...

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...

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...