Secondary conditions are disabilities caused by conditions the Department of Veterans Affairs already recognizes as service ...

The VA is processing claims faster than ever. The backlog is the lowest it's been in years. And your 2024 medical records are ...

Shield of Odin today reaffirmed that veterans have the legal right to seek independent medical evaluations and opinions from ...

Steven Miller, Monroe County veterans service officer. Every veteran who has served our nation deserves the support and care they've earned. Filing for VA disability benefits is a vital step in ...

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins testifies before his Senate Veterans Affairs committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on January 21. On Tuesday, Collins reported the ...

In 2026, the primary update to benefits will be the annual COLA, which increases payments to keep pace with inflation.

"Independent medical documentation is a legitimate and lawful component of the VA disability process, but it is also one of the most misunderstood," said Ryan Hawley, Founder and CEO of Shield of Odin ...

The seal on the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington, D.C. is shown in June 2013. (Charles Dharapak/AP) The backlog of veterans first-time disability claims in coming ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plays a crucial role in supporting America's veterans. However, navigating the system to access disability benefits can be a hurdle for some veterans. Many ...

When a service-connected condition causes or worsens another medical issue, veterans may be eligible to file secondary VA claims. A primary claim establishes the direct connection between a disability ...

U.S. war veterans filed a class action lawsuit alleging that the help they received to file federal disability benefits is part of an illegal predatory business, according to one of their lawyers. The ...

Filing a VA disability claim is a significant step toward receiving monthly tax-free compensation for service-connected ...