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The 5-year rule for VA disability is a safeguard for veterans, offering protection against reductions in their disability rating after five years. It’s crucial for understanding your rights and navigating the VA claims process. What it is How it Works Exceptions Benefits of the 5-Year Rule Things to Remember Additional Resources I hope this explanation…

The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, more commonly known as the PACT Act, was one of the most significant pieces of legislation in recent years aimed at helping injured and ill veterans access benefits. Through the PACT Act, veterans who were exposed to toxic chemical sand…

You have served your country honorably and, in so doing, have developed an illness or impairment. How likely is it that you will succeed in receiving VA disability benefits without needing an appeal? Recent statistics from the VA reveal the answer. According to these statistics, while your odds of your claim succeeding are better than…

At Coskrey Law, we understand that our VA disability benefits clients in Georgia and elsewhere have not only earned their benefits. Because their service-connected condition impacts their ability to work, they often need these benefits to help make ends meet for themselves and their families. Time is of the essence in having their claims approved,…

Having a service-related disability or condition can impose significant financial hardships on you and your family. These hardships persist and can grow worse if you are unable to work because of your physical or mental condition. While VA disability benefits are meant to offset these costs, you are not awarded benefits immediately upon filing your…

No matter the condition for which you are seeking VA disability benefits, chances are good that you will need to complete a compensation and pension exam, often called a C&P exam. This is the medical exam the VA uses to assess the severity of your condition and how much compensation you should receive. To say…

If you sustained a service-connected injury or developed an illness related to your military service, you could be entitled to disability payments through the VA. Any condition or combination of conditions could potentially qualify for some amount of compensation. Depending on the severity of the condition and how it impacts your ability to work and…

Earlier this month, the VA announced that veterans receiving disability benefits will soon see an increase in those benefits thanks to a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase. Veterans who have been receiving VA disability benefits for years likely know what to expect and how this increase will impact them.  However, if you are one of the…

It can be disheartening to go through the process of applying for VA disability benefits only to have your claim denied. You might wonder: Receiving the decision letter stating that your claim was denied or that the VA does not believe your condition significantly limits your ability to work leaves you with two options. First,…

Are you a veteran with a service-connected disability? Do you receive disability compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)? We know that many veterans rely on disability payments for financial assistance and support, and many veterans wonder how disability pay will change from year to year. Veterans who receive VA disability benefits want…