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We hear questions about the VA Disability Claim timeline a lot at Strategic Veteran. Most active-duty members are wondering if there are any deadlines to apply for benefits. Then we also have some Veterans who have been out of service for 20-some years who think they’ve missed the timeline to file for a VA disability […]

Retroactive awards from the VA are the benefits paid to Veterans when excessive time exists between a claim’s effective date and approval date. Unfortunately, it is not unusual for there to be significant time between the date the Veteran applies for benefits and the date the VA approves the claim. Months and sometimes years can […]

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 […]