Many veterans develop new health problems as a result of disabilities that have already been recognized by the VA. If that’s the case for you, then filing for secondary conditions VA can provide you with some additional compensation, when those issues are properly documented. A veteran’s lawyer will be able to tell you what the […]

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Many veterans wonder what comes next after getting a decision on their benefits claim that doesn’t seem right. VA appeals can be successful, and often are, but they can also be frustrating to get through, especially if you’re filing more than one appeal (which is possible to do). Talk with a lawyer in Chicago, IL […]

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Many veterans in Illinois face challenges with their service-connected disabilities that make it impossible to hold down a steady job, and this can happen even when a veteran’s official VA disability rating is below 100%. Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) allows eligible veterans to receive compensation at the 100% disability rate, but it […]

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Military service is stressful and traumatic, and, fortunately, the VA now acknowledges that this stress and trauma have long-term effects on veterans. If you are a Chicago, IL veteran suffering from PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), or any other similar issue, talk to a veterans’ benefits lawyer to get the help you need to claim […]

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