Guide to Survivor Benefits
This guide is intended to inform the reader about the different types of survivors’ benefits
available to the dependents of a deceased veteran.
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Veterans Benefits
VA Sleep Apnea Ratings May Be Changing – Why Veterans Should File Now
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that deserves fair compensation, especially when it’s service connected. However, the VA rating system for this condition may change, and waiting could cost you thousands in benefits over your lifetime.
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What Is a 38 U.S.C. § 1151 Claim? And Could It Apply to You?
Navigating the VA disability claims process can be overwhelming, especially when the harm you’ve experienced stems not from your military service, but from the very agency meant to care for you. This is where a 38 U.S.C. § 1151 claim could apply to your situation. At Kerr Robichaux & Carroll, we help veterans who’ve been
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Understanding 38 CFR 3.156(c): How Newly Found Military Records Can Help Revisit Your VA Claim
Regulation 38 CFR 3.156(c) requires the VA to reconsider your disability benefits claim. Learn about how and when this regulation may apply in our blog.
What Happens After You File a VA Disability Claim?
After you’ve filed a VA Disability claim, you may wonder what comes next. Learn about the process in our blog.
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Can I Work While Receiving VA Benefits?
If you’re a veteran receiving VA disability compensation, you might wonder whether you can work and continue to receive benefits. The short answer is yes, but the specifics depend on how your benefits are categorized, particularly whether you’re receiving standard disability compensation or benefits through Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU). Understanding the differences
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Can Veterans Receive VA and SSA Benefits?
Veterans receiving VA disability benefits are entitled to various forms of assistance, which potentially includes Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). However, the relationship between these benefits can sometimes be complicated, depending on the VA benefits received and the specific type of SSA benefits for which the veteran is eligible. At
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Do You Qualify for Student Loan (TPD) Discharge as a Disabled Veteran?
If you have become permanently disabled due to serving in the military, you may be eligible for a Total and Permanent Disability Discharge (TPD) of your federal student loans. With a TPD discharge, you would no longer be required to repay some loan types, including: If you are a 100% disabled veteran with student loans,
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VA vs. SSD Benefits: Which One is Right for You?
As a military veteran, you may have more options for disability benefits than you realize. For example, you may be eligible to receive both Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits and Social Security Disability (SSD) simultaneously. Ultimately, whether or not you qualify for either federal agency depends on your unique situation. Here’s what you should
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