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The Veterans Help Group Difference Filing a VA disability claim comes with an array challenges than many veterans may...

Changes in Special Monthly Compensation
Have you heard about Special Monthly Compensation (SMC)? SMC is compensation paid in addition to regular disability...

Is Pain A Disability?
Generally, to receive VA benefits, a veteran must prove (1) the presence of a current disability, (2) an in-service...

David Shulkin Ousted as VA Secretary
On Wednesday, President Trump fired Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin who was embroiled in scandal over...

Why Hire an Advocate to Fight the VA?
You may wonder why hiring a veteran's disability advocate is necessary. Well, first off, the statistics show that...

10 Best Military Movies of All Time From The Experts
Inspired by the Oscars and the lauded film Dunkirk, we thought we would poll our office military veterans to find out...
Case Update: Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Turner v. Shulkin has made a significant impact on pending claims. Read about how it could lead to a greater pay out...
The VA Rating Schedule: When “Average” Doesn’t Fit
The goal of the VA disability rating system is to ensure that veterans are appropriately compensated for disabilities...
Toxic Exposure Declassification Act: What this Means for You
Last month, the National Defense Authorization Act was signed. Included in this bill was a provision called the Jack...
VA Claim Checklist
Get organized for the New Year with this printable checklist that will help you gather the necessary documents for...
What Is RAMP And Should You Opt In?
On November 2, 2017, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) implemented the Rapid Appeals Modernization Program...
Update: Data Manipulation at a VA Regional Office
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) received an anonymous tip on August 10, 2016 that the Veterans Service Center...
Rating Multiple Respiratory Conditions
Many veterans assume that if they suffer from two respiratory conditions they can receive separate disability ratings...
Veterans Help Group Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway for Veterans
This year Veterans Help Group will host our second annual Turkey Giveaway for Veterans on Monday, November 20th from...
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