disability compensation that apply to veterans who have suffered through certain debilitating circumstances, such as those who have been prisoners of war for more than 30 days; those who were exposed to agent orange, herbicides, or radiation; and those who suffered chronic disabilities as a result...
These are non-taxable compensation. To qualify, veterans must meet all of VA’s criteria. You must have a current disability. The veteran must have a current disability. This may sound uncomplicated, but it is not always clear what a disability is. Some types may be obvious, such as a...
The largely unstudied Disability Compensation program currently provides income and health insurance to almost four million veterans of military service who suffer service-connected disabilities. We study a unique policy change, the 2001 Agent Orange decision, which expanded DC eligibility for Vietnam ...
The VA has long struggled to cope with disability claims. The backlog had intensified in recent years as more solders returned from Iraq and Afghanistan, and as the VA made it easier for Vietnam-era veterans to get disability compensation stemming from exposure to Agent Orange. The VA has se...
We work to ensure that you collect the total amount in compensation you are entitled to. Our experienced VA disability lawyers know what kind of evidence the VA is looking for and how to package it to ensure that they find it to incorporate into your VA rating and disability compensation amo...
I represent veterans in many types of VA disability compensation cases, including claims for traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, Agent Orange, and more. Compensation is typically determined by severity of your condition as reported by medical professionals – a process that can often under...
Exposure to Agent Orange If you have been exposed to Agent Orange or certain other herbicides during your time in the military, you may be eligible for disability compensation. About Alan Watt VA Accredited Claims Agent My name is Alan Watt and I am a VA Accredited Claims Agent; a claims ...
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If you’re injured on the job, Ohio workers’ compensation should provide financial and medical support no matter how the accident happened. It’s not about whether anyone, even you, had responsibility in causing the accident. It doesn’t mean you’re suing your employer. Workers’ comp is ...
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