What is TDIU?
Total Disability Based Upon Individual Unemployability, or TDIU, is an award for veterans who are unable to work or have great difficulty working because of their service-connected disabilities. If a veteran is granted TDIU, VA pays them …
Are you a veteran with service-related conditions that have caused weight gain? The Department of Veterans Affairs has published a memorandum that may open the door to you getting the benefits you deserve!
For decades, the VA maintained that obesity …
Three new conditions were recently added to the list of presumptive conditions that makes it easier to service-connect disabilities related to Agent Orange exposure. Congress recently passed the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, which added the following conditions …
June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. There are many preconceived notions associated with PTSD. However, the goal of this month is to raise awareness, share knowledge, and show support to those struggling with PTSD.
Symptoms of PTSD …
Winning any VA disability claim can be a daunting task. But veterans with PTSD related to Military Sexual Trauma (MST) usually face a difficult uphill battle for one important reason: Sexual trauma is rarely reported in service, often because …
As a result of their military service, many veterans experience mental illness or struggle with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). At Rob Levine & Associates, we are committed to honoring their sacrifice by helping veterans navigate the VA disability system …
According to USA Today, as of the end of 2018, there were roughly 18 million veterans in the United States. Since then, the number of veterans living in the United States has only continued to increase. This Veterans Day, …
In February 2019, the VA launched its new appeal system through the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA). AMA now controls how appeals are filed for all decisions issued on or after February 19th, 2019. Unlike legacy (pre-AMA) appeals that have …
Veterans have sacrificed so much in service to our country, so it is important to Rob Levine & Associates that we serve our veterans when they return. Even with the introduction of the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA), the VA …
Applying for VA benefits can be a complicated and lengthy process. Throughout the process, the VA may request that you complete a Compensation & Pension (Comp & Pen) exam. This exam is designed to evaluate the veteran’s disability and …
