Schedular vs. Extra-Schedular Total Disability Individual Unempoloyability (TDIU)Schedular TDIU is by far the most common type of TDIU awarded by the Veterans Administration. With this benefit, you are able to receive monthly payments at the 100% rate if you are...
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Month: December 2015
Getting VA Disability Benefits for Exposure to Contaminated Water at Camp Lejune
Getting VA Disability Benefits for Exposure to Contaminated Water at Camp LejuneThe VA announced last Thursday that it is working on final regulations that will recognize a correlation between exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejune and eight medical conditions....
Decision Review Officer (DRo) Process in a VA Disability Claim
DECISION REVIEW OFFICER (DRO) PROCESS IN A VA DISABILITY CLAIMIf you have filed a claim for VA disability benefits, the VA will issue a Rating Decision regarding what benefits it has decided you are entitled, whether it be service connection, an increased rating for...
How to Apply for Social Security Disability
How to Apply for Social Security DisabilityDo you have a severe physical or mental impairment that is preventing you from working at a level that earns a livable wage or income? Consider filing for Social Security Disability. The first step in the disability...
Complications of Diabetes
Complications of DiabetesIn 2012, 29.1 million Americans, or 9.3% of the population had diabetes. Diabetes, particularly Type II diabetes can be easy to ignore, particularly when you're feeling well. Everyone knows that diabetes affects your blood sugar levels....