Using Obesity to Service-Connect Your VA Disability Claims
Are you a veteran with service-related conditions that have caused weight gain? The Department of Veterans Affairs has published a memorandum that may open the door to you getting the benefits you deserve! For decades, the VA maintained that obesity is not a disability that can be service-connected, for which you can receive VA disability […]
Military Sexual Trauma PTSD Claims
Winning any VA disability claim can be a daunting task. But veterans with PTSD related to Military Sexual Trauma (MST) usually face a difficult uphill battle for one important reason: Sexual trauma is rarely reported in service, often because of fear of reprisal, fear that nothing will be done, and because military culture tells you […]
PTSD Awareness Month
June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. There are many preconceived notions associated with PTSD. However, the goal of this month is to raise awareness, share knowledge, and show support to those struggling with PTSD. Symptoms of PTSD can include intrusive memories, avoidance of triggers, negative changes in mood and behavior such as […]
Veterans Disability FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions Can I receive VA disability compensation and continue to work? In the Social Security disability system, in order to receive benefits, the standard is, “you are not capable of any form of gainful employment.” Unlike Social Security Disability, you can work while receiving VA disability compensation. Your VA disability benefits is based […]
5 Secrets on How to Win Your VA Claim
Pursuing a VA claim can go one of two ways. Contact our office today to get Rob Levine Law on your side! The experienced attorneys on our team will utilize the 5 secrets to winning your VA claim to make sure that you receive your benefits. Our consultations are free, and we don’t get paid […]
Can You Work with TDIU?
Veterans have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The least they deserve is to be properly compensated. Many veterans return home with life-altering disabilities that prevent them from sustaining a full-time job. However, there are several options for disabled veterans when it comes to benefits and reentering the workforce. Can a Veteran Work and […]
What is Veterans Disability
What’s Veterans Disability? After an active-duty soldier returns from deployment and has completed their contract, they are considered a veteran of the United States. Depending on the situation, veterans are offered compensation services in the form of veteran benefits. The only way these benefits are administered is if the veteran has been injured or left […]
Does Foraminal Stenosis Qualify for Disability?
Foraminal stenosis can cause several different and painful conditions. To understand foraminal stenosis, it helps to understand each word. Foraminal refers to a foramen, which is the anatomical term for a hole or opening, especially in a bone. Stenosis means an abnormal narrowing or constriction of a passageway in the body. Foraminal stenosis, then, can […]
What are Compensation and Pension Exams?
Rob Levine, Veterans Disability Lawyer AN OVERVIEW OF COMP & PEN EXAMS Throughout the course of your initial claim or appeal, the VA may order you to go to a Compensation & Pension (Comp & Pen) exam. The VA orders these exams to obtain an opinion about the cause and severity of your condition. These […]
How Much Does a VA Lawyer Cost?
Rob Levine Law Personal Injury Lawyers only gets paid if you win your appeal. If we assist you with an initial claim and you win, there is no fee. If we win your appeal, we are paid a percentage of your past-due benefits (also referred to as your retro award). This means that we take […]
How to File a New VA Disability Claim
Rob Levine, Social Security Disability Lawyer NEED HELP UNDERSTANDING THE INITIAL CLAIM PROCESS? GET AN ATTORNEY The initial claim application is filed at the local Social Security office. Among other things, you will need to provide details on all of your medical treatment, as well as your work history for the last fifteen years. Once […]
