The Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act is a significant expansion of VA healthcare and benefits for veterans with toxic exposures during their military service. The PACT Act impacts millions of veterans, ranging from those exposed …
August 2020 is the first time that the general public heard members of the medical community mention the term COVID long haulers. This term referred to those people who had contracted COVID 19 who continue to suffer from residual …
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month as well as Memorial Day, it’s important to shed light on the population of vulnerable veterans who struggle with lasting effects on their mental health from their time in service.
As a veteran, …
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way that society operates, and now we are beginning to see its impact on the Social Security disability benefits process. Chronic fatigue, shortness of breath, and persistent headaches are all symptoms that long-haul …
What’s Veteran’s Disability?
After an active-duty soldier returns from deployment and has completed their contract, they are considered a veteran of the United States. Depending on the situation, veterans are offered compensation services in the form of veteran benefits. The …
Veterans have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The least they deserve is to be properly compensated. Many veterans return home with life-altering disabilities that prevent them from sustaining a full-time job. However, there are several options for …
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 …
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 …
