VA Benefits

Veterans living in the Central Savannah River Area may have a myriad of chronic health issues that they have developed due to their exposure to toxic substances while serving in the military. These conditions can qualify veterans for VA disability compensation under certain circumstances. Veterans in Augusta may have viable toxic exposure claims under the…

The Department of Veterans Affairs provides tax-free monthly compensation to veterans with disabilities and impairments resulting from medical conditions caused by their military service. However, various proposed and implemented rule changes have affected the benefits that veterans can receive for service-connected disabilities and medical conditions. In particular, the VA has proposed changes to the rating…

Historically, the VA has assessed veterans’ disability in benefits applications at their baseline level, ensuring that veterans receive compensation based on the underlying nature of their disability. However, recent proposed changes to VA rules could have made it easier for the VA to reduce or deny disability benefits even for veterans with documented conditions. Specifically,…

An ongoing court case has alleged that, for approximately 35 years, the VA’s claims management system erroneously closed tens of thousands of cases that had timely filed administrative appeals, potentially denying numerous veterans or their surviving dependents the VA benefits they deserve. The case has resulted in a potential settlement under which the VA has…

Veterans rely on VA disability benefits to provide critical financial support for service-connected conditions. But many veterans wonder: what changes each year, and how does it affect my compensation? Staying informed about annual updates, deadlines, and policy changes can help Georgia veterans protect their benefits, avoid missed opportunities, and plan. At Coskrey Law firm, Ryan…

VA “protected ratings” are disability ratings that the Department of Veterans Affairs cannot easily lower or take away. These protections exist to give veterans stability after they’ve held a rating for a certain number of years or when a condition is considered long-term or unlikely to improve.  Protected ratings help ensure veterans aren’t suddenly hit…

When you’re working through a VA disability claim, your medical records become a lifeline; they help tell your story and show the challenges you’re facing. At Coskrey Law, we often meet veterans who absolutely deserve benefits but fall short simply because their medical records aren’t complete or current. It’s very upsetting, and it’s unfair. Keeping…

Although the VA primarily provides financial benefits and other services to veterans, family members of military veterans may also obtain benefits. Surviving spouses and dependents of certain veterans may qualify for various benefits from the VA, including financial payments, education assistance, and healthcare. Widows/widowers and dependents of deceased veterans should consult an experienced advisor to…