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06/03/2024

If you’ve received an other than honorable (OTH), bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge, you may still qualify for VA disability benefits. Explore discharge upgrade options or learn about the VA Character of Discharge review process.

A few more additional tips:

Know Where to Apply: Depending on your branch of service, discharge date, and the changes you want to make to your military record, apply to the appropriate review board. (va.gov) They’ll consider your case and determine if an upgrade is warranted.

Seek Professional Help: If you need more information or have other questions, feel free to ask! 😊Let me guide you through it! 💼

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05/31/2024

This 10-year period is determined based on the effective date of the VA’s original grant for service connection.

🌟 The VA 10-Year Rule Helps Veterans in 2 Ways:

Protection: If a Veteran maintains service connection for a condition for at least 10 years, their grant of service connection is “protected.” This means the service connection can no longer be terminated under the usual procedures, even if there is clear and unmistakable evidence.

Lifetime Benefits: The 10-year rule allows Veterans to receive VA compensation for their service-connected disability for the Vet’s life.

📝 Can VA Reduce a Rating After 10 Years?

The VA can reduce the veteran’s disability rating. The VA must first propose the reduction based on a review of the Veteran’s entire medical history. It must also allow the Veteran an opportunity to respond to the proposed change in rating.

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05/08/2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rates mental health conditions differently than physical ailments. Veterans can receive VA disability compensation for various mental health conditions caused by military service.

Eligible Mental Health Conditions:

Anxiety disorders (e.g., panic disorder)
Trauma and stress-related disorders (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder)
Psychotic disorders (e.g., schizophrenia)
Cognitive disorders
Mood disorders (e.g., major depressive disorder)
Residual effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI)

Rating Scale: Mental health conditions are rated from 0% to 100% using VA’s General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders based on the severity.

Conditions Not Eligible for VA Disability Benefits:

While many psychiatric conditions qualify for VA disability compensation, some do not, such as:
Personality Disorders
Substance Use Disorder

If your VA disability claim has been denied or you have specific questions about filing a VA disability claim, feel free to reach out to for a FREE Case Evaluation regarding your VA disability claims at: www.theloftonfirm.com.

If you or a Veteran you know is experiencing a mental health crisis:
Dial 9-8-8 the Press 1 or Text 838255

05/07/2024

Has your VA Disability Claim been DENIED?

Navigating the VA disability claim process can be complex. Get the assistance you need APPEALING your VA disability claim from a VA-ACCREDITED ATTORNEY.

Schedule a FREE CASE EVALUATION today to learn how to increase your VA disability rating with a VA-Accredited Attorney at: www.theloftonfirm.com.

File your claim with confidence.

01/22/2024

Many Veterans go years and decades without VA disability benefits for their disabilities incurred during and after their military service because they either don't think they qualify for VA disability benefits OR they get overwhelmed with the process to apply for VA disability compensation benefits.

Veterans must have a "SERVICE-CONNECTED CONDITION"(SC) to be eligible for VA disability compensation. Examples of a "service-connected condition" can include: Diabetes, PTSD, Sleep Apnea, Tinnitus, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Even having "flat feet" prior to entering military service can be considered a "service-connected condition".

If you're a VETERAN with a SERVICE-CONNECTED CONDITION, you may also have a SECONDARY CONDITION, which means you may also QUALIFY FOR VA DISABILITY BENEFITS.

01/22/2024

01/22/2024

Are you or someone you know eligible for VA Disability Compensation and Pension Benefits?

In 2022, Veterans and survivors received over $128 billion in disability compensation and pension benefits in 2022, including nearly $10 billion in retroactive awards.

Disability compensation is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to Veterans with disabilities that are the result of a disease or injury incurred or aggravated during active military service.

Eligibility for most VA benefits is based upon discharge from active military service - full-time service, other than active duty for training, as a member of the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard under other than dishonorable conditions.

To learn more about your VA Disability Compensation and Pension Benefits eligibility, schedule your free consultation at: www.theloftonfirm.com

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