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VA Disability 2023 Increase?
Is VA disability compensation going up in 2023? In this episode of the SITREP, hear how current Cost of Living projections could mean a significant increase for Veterans and their dependents.
How to file a VA disability claim
Find out how to file a claim for disability compensation or increased disability compensation.
Using Anti-Inflammatory Drugs May Prolong Back Pain
“For many decades it’s been standard medical practice to
treat pain with anti-inflammatory drugs, but we found that
this short-term fix could lead
to longer-term problems.”
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How to determine
if you are eligible for
disability benefits from VA?
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38 CFR § 3.321 -
General rating
considerations Extra-schedular ratings in unusual cases
How to access your travel pay on-line. VA travel pay reimbursement
Foster v. Warden, et al, No. 20-10841 (5th Cir. 2022)
'Fugitive Felon'
How To add up your own numbers. VA Math -
How is VA Disability Calculated
40 + 30 = :) xx50 (-@@#65)~ $$ X) ** ~ 27 =20% Service Connected -
Question:
Since the VA adopted the new mileage application via the internet, I haven't received any travel money. I checked with my travel clerk and he told me that there is a big back log here in Florida. Have others experienced this problem? Thank you Jim.
Jim's Reply:
I'm in Florida so I feel your pain.
We're supposed to be reimbursed a per mile amount for certain travel to and from medical care. In my time with VHA I've seen long lines and over an hour wait to receive a few dollars gas money. Then we went to a fill-out-the-form system. The check-in kiosks were introduced a few years back and those worked well other than you had to remember to sign out and sign in again to submit the travel voucher.
Not all that long ago I checked in to my small clinic and the kiosks were unplugged and parked in a corner. I was told to check in the old school way and only when I asked, I was given an old form to complete for travel pay. I was told the kiosks were gone forever.
I returned to that clinic 2 weeks later and the check in kiosks were back, plugged in and ready to go. There was no option for travel reimbursement, I was told to go to the Internet and figure it out. I haven't seen any deposits either.
I don't have any answer for you other than...welcome to your VA. They care!
Jim Strickland is a Vietnam era Army veteran and nationally recognized expert on VA disability benefits.
Jim writes extensively about VA and Social Security disability benefits.
Jim's Mailbag is a regular column featured at Stateside Legal where veterans, servicemembers, and family members can ask Jim their questions about VA and Social Security disability benefits.
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TriCare Health Terms
Can I collect Social Security and disability at the same time?
It is possible to receive both
arms of Social Security support
with what the organization calls “concurrent” payments.
L O D Line of Duty Determinations: Why You Need Them and What to Do if You Don’t Have One
The Best of the VAWatchdog This is the stuff I think is important for veterans to know. The veteran who is informed, the veteran armed with facts, not rumors, is a stronger and better prepared veteran citizen than the guy who listens to the usual scuttlebutt. Scroll wayyy down this page for a heap of How To articles. Thanks for visiting! /s/ Jim
How to access mobility benefits VA automobile allowance and adaptive equipment
Do you have a disability related to your military service that prevents you from driving? If you do, you may be able to get disability compensation or benefits.
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To
How to apply for VA health care
How do I prepare before I start my application? You'll need this information...
Morris v. McDonough, No. 21-2032 (Fed. Cir. 2022)
Morris has for many years been seeking an earlier effective date
for service-connected
disability compensation.
VHA Claims and Appeals Modernization
A Rule by the Veterans Affairs Department on 07/22/2022
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