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Veterans’ Disability Pay Increase In 2023

With inflation on the rise in recent years, any increase in veterans’ disability pay is welcome. In 2023, disabled veterans and military retirees have seen an almost 9% increase in their cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in their benefits each month. This is the most significant increase the Department of Veteran Affairs has provided since 1981. Learn more about this news below, and speak to our Illinois VA disability lawyer at Harold W. Conick & Associates if you have legal questions. Continue reading “Veterans’ Disability Pay Increase In 2023”

How Do I File A Veteran’s Disability Claim? 

Are you a disabled veteran? Filing a claim with the VA can be a difficult and tedious chore. Depending on the case, the claim process can take a few months to years. Hiring an attorney to handle the claim and review process for you is one way to make the process easier. If you need assistance with your claim, contact our Illinois veteran’s disability lawyer at Harold W. Conick & Associates. Continue reading “How Do I File A Veteran’s Disability Claim? “

What Are the Easiest Things to Claim For VA Disability?

Veterans' Disability AttorneyMilitary service veterans have made enormous sacrifices for our country. There are veterans in nearly every community. According to official U.S. government data, there are approximately 720,000 veterans in Illinois and another 415,000 in Wisconsin. Unfortunately, many veterans are dealing with disabilities or medical impairments related to their military service.

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Veterans’ Disability: An Overview of the Three ‘Lanes’ of Appeal

Veterans' Disability AttorneyThe veteran’s disability claims process has long been complicated. In an effort to simplify and streamline appeals, federal lawmakers passed the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017. Among other things, the law created three separate “lanes” for challenging an adverse decision — giving veterans more flexibility to fight an unfairly low disability rating or disability denial. Here, attorney Harold W. Conick provides an overview of the three different options for appeal.

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Young veterans suffering from PTSD may also have sleep apnea

Those who have served our country may have a lot more to deal with upon returning home. Veterans of all ages should ensure they get the best possible veterans benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, as early treatment of any disease or illness is essential. A recent study showed that problems can compound as well, as young U.S veterans with post traumatic stress disorder have a higher chance of suffering from obstructive sleep apnea.

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VA accused of changing dates on disability claims

After U.S. veterans return home from stints in battle overseas, many suffer from physical injuries, mental illness and other debilitating symptoms that need to be treated. Sometimes, they simply need a helping hand to get restarted in life; the Department of Veterans Affairs is supposed to be there for them to provide veterans benefits. However, a recent report from the inspector general found that at least one VA office has been changing the dates on claims to make it appear as though the department was moving through its growing backlog at a quicker rate.

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Helping veterans reduce the suffering of PTSD

Many veterans come home from war with new physical ailments that will need to be treated. However, the Department of Veterans Affairs said up to 20 percent of the 2.3 million veterans who returned from Iraq and Afghanistan experience post-traumatic stress disorder at some point of their lives, which affects mental health far more than physical health. This can lead to depression, anxiety and, in some cases, even suicide.

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