The VA evaluates mental illnesses under the VA Schedule of Ratings Disabilities. If you suffer from more than one mental disorder but the symptoms from each illness are similar, you will receive one disability rating. The VA does not grant service-connected disability compensation for illnesses that are considered to be “genetic or developmental defects.” Mental retardation and personality disorders are … Read More

There are three main requirements to obtain VA disability benefits. The first requirement is that you are diagnosed by a medical professional with a disability. Kidney disease is a disability recognized by VA. See this link for more information: VA.Gov – Veteran Kidney Disease Benefits The second requirement is to use medical evidence to show that the disability was caused … Read More

Care for Veterans with Alzheimer’s or dementia is provided throughout the full range of VA health care services. Depending on the Veteran’s needs, services may include Home Based Primary Care, Homemaker and Home Health Aide, Respite Care, Adult Day Health Care, outpatient clinic, inpatient hospital, Nursing Home, Palliative Care, or Hospice Care. Caregiver support is also an essential part of … Read More

When it comes to a VA disability claim, medical evidence reigns supreme. From the rules, laws and regulations, every aspect of a VA disability claim is immersed in the need for medical evidence. The medical evidence is offered in the context of the legal frame work. For this reason, many veterans, service organizations and attorneys misunderstand the true import of … Read More

Veterans have choices when it comes to their healthcare. Many assume that all veterans receive their care through the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) hospitals and clinics, but less than half of the country’s approximately 22 million veterans receive VA healthcare. But eligibility, breadth of VA coverage, and copayment rates depend on a number of factors, including a veteran’s income, … Read More