You researched what to do. You started your claim or appeal. You gathered your medical records. You searched for your military records. You went to every doctor’s visit and C&P exam. You described your condition over and over again. You submitted your claim. And now you’re just waiting. Again. What’s described above is the bare […]
If you are retired military, and you have a VA disability rating below 50%, then the VA Offset effects you. This article explains the offset and offers potential solutions. How Disability Compensation Evolved Up until 2004, retired military veterans who were eligible to receive both VA disability compensation and retirement pay had to choose one […]
You may have heard rumors of how long it takes to obtain your service medical records (SMR) from the National Archives. Unfortunately, those rumors appear correct. It can take up to a year, given the backlog. Don’t let that deter you. If you haven’t ordered your SMR, do so now. The good news is that […]
Whether you’re just starting your initial claim with the VA, or your in the appeals process, you have several options to tackle the VA system. In this article, we will compare the 3 best ways to get the disability compensation you deserve. What Are Your Options? You have 3 choices when it comes to tackling […]
TDIU stands for Total Disability rating based upon Individual Unemployability. It’s a fancy way of saying because of your service-connected disabilities you can no longer work or be gainfully employed. The purpose of a TDIU claim is to pay qualifying Veterans at 100%, even if the disabilities do not add up to a scheduled 100% […]
At Strategic Veteran, our business is talking to other Veterans, one-on-one. Without fail, we hear resistance when Veterans talk about going to the VA for treatment of their service-connected disabilities. There are reasons to have the VA be your primary care provider, but there is no rule that says they have to be. In fact, […]
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