Resources For Disabled Veterans

VETERANS HELP GROUP

Resources For Disabled Veterans

Here are some important resources for veterans to find help and support.

Wounded Warriors Project

Wounded Warriors Project provides a variety of programs and services to help our veterans. Thanks to the generous support of donors, veterans never pay a penny to get the help they need to build the future they deserve.  Learn more here.

Soldiers’ Angels

The mission of Soldiers’ Angels is to provide aid, comfort, and resources to the military, veterans, and their families.  Through a global network of volunteers, Soldiers’ Angels provides a wide  range of programs, services and support throughout the military experience.  Learn more here.

Connected Warriors

Connected Warriors mission is to elevate the warriors in our community by engaging them in a process of healing, growth and change in ways that benefit themselves, their families and the community.  Connected Warriors acts as a leading advocate for veterans, active duty military, and veteran services with local, state, and the federal government.  Learn more here.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust

This organization’s goal is dedicated to one, single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity.  You can learn more about their programs here.

Concerned Veterans for America

Concerned Veterans for America states they are resolved that it is our sacred duty to stand as one – veterans, family members and active citizens alike – in defense of the fundamental ideals of liberty that are the soil from which opportunity for prosperity grows.  Learn more here.

Homes for Our Troops

Homes for Our Troops mission is, to build and donate specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives.  Learn more here.

IRS Free Tax Return Preparation

The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) progam for qualifing taxpayers.  Find out if this program is right for you here.

VA Suportive Houseing Project

Designed to help homeless Veterans and their families find and sustain permanent housing, access the health care, and much more.  Get more information on this program here.

Misconceptions about VA Benefits

Understanding the complicated VA healthcare system can be challenging for many veterans. And things get worse as there’s plenty of misinformation being passed on from one veteran to another or from other sources. However, it is vital to understand the system and learn how you can separate misconceptions and myths from facts.

Some of these misconceptions and myths are harmless, but others can keep veterans from filing for the benefits or compensation they deserve.

Read on, and you may find that one or more of these misconceptions may have kept you from filing your disability claim or choosing to receive VA help.

I Don’t Have a Disability

This is one of the most common reasons veterans do not file a disability claim or don’t want VA help. Unfortunately, there is still a stigma associated with the term “disability.” However, we think that there is a better way to look at a VA disability claim.

You have a medical condition or injury that occurred during or was caused or exacerbated by your military service.

Also, filing a VA claim is not milking the system. Rather, it is an excellent way to make sure you are not adversely affected by any potentially worse medical conditions in the future. It also ensures you get the medical treatment and monetary benefits to compensate for your lost earning potential.

I Was not Wounded in Combat and Won’t Qualify for VA Disability Benefits

You can be a disabled vet without sustaining a gunshot wound or getting badly hurt in an explosion. Fortunately, veterans’ disability benefits or compensation cover any service-connected medical condition, including any pre-existing medical conditions or issues that you can establish were worsened by your military service.

For example, you may qualify for VA disability benefits if you were injured in an auto accident or sexually assaulted by someone outside of a combat situation.

Filing for VA Disability Benefits will take them Away from a More Deserving Veteran

The VA benefits serve all veterans, and you owe it to yourself to seek all the benefits you’ve earned and are entitled to receive through your military service. Do not be fooled by this disability myth, and get the knowledge to ensure you receive maximum benefits from the VA.

Only an Honorable Discharge Entitles Me to VA Disability Benefits

While an honorable discharge is ideal in all situations with the US VA, you should know that a general discharge under honorable conditions is also not bad. So, any veteran who has a general discharge under honorable conditions shouldn’t have any problem getting service-connected disability benefits after their discharge.

I Left Active Duty Several Years Ago and Can’t File Now

You will be happy to know that you can file your disability claim with the VA anytime after your military service. While people wait to file their disability claim for many different reasons, there is no deadline for submitting a disability claim. Some veterans also believe that there is a statute of limitations requiring them to file their claim within a certain period, which is not true.

However, it is best to file your application for disability benefits as soon as possible after your injury. In most cases, it is simpler to file a claim with the VA shortly after your military service has come to an end. However, specific medical conditions may not be apparent until years after leaving military service.

So, it’s never too late to file a disability claim or seek an increase in your disability rating and get the benefits you deserve.

If you were disappointed with your low disability rating, you may feel aggrieved and want nothing to do with the VA. At Veterans Help Group, we sadly see this situation often. We are proud to stand up for veterans in Florida and nationwide.

How Much You Can Receive in Veterans Benefits?

The US Veterans Administration will usually pay you a fixed amount of veterans’ benefits based on how disabled you are or the severity of your injuries.

However, keep in mind that you can receive additional amounts in cases where your disabilities are severe, like when you have lost your limbs. And if you’ve a spouse, dependent parents, or children, your benefits will be higher.

If you have a 70% disability rating, you can earn up to $1,529.95 per month. On the other hand, with a 100% disability rating, you can receive $3,332.06 per month.

A VA Disability Advocate Can Help With the Burden of Proof VA Places on You

Despite the several forms and extensive records the military keeps about service members, the US VA requires the disabled veteran seeking compensation or benefits to submit all service and medical paperwork in a claim or inform VA where to find them. Many veterans are surprised by this request.

Did you know that VA denies many initial veterans’ claims because they don’t have enough information? Also, many veterans simply don’t have the necessary information.

This is where our disability advocates can be valuable as they understand what VA requires of a veteran’s claim as well as how to obtain evidence to establish eligibility for benefits efficiently.