Olivia Thompson

PACT Act C&P Exam for a Presumptive Disability

PACT Act C&P Exam for a Presumptive Disability: What to Expect and How to Prepare

For veterans filing a VA disability claim under the PACT Act, the Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam remains one of the most important steps ...

Raising VA Disability Ratings

Raising VA Disability Ratings: 6 Best Ways to Get an Increase

If you feel your VA disability rating does not fully reflect how much your condition affects your daily life, you are not alone. Thousands ...

VA 20-Year Rule Explained

VA 20-Year Rule Explained: How It Permanently Protects Your VA Disability Rating

If you’ve been receiving VA disability compensation for decades, one question eventually comes up: “Can the VA still reduce my rating after all these ...

Asthma VA Disability Rating Explained

Asthma VA Disability Rating Explained: 10%–100% Breakdown and Complete Eligibility Guide (2026)

Asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions affecting modern-era veterans especially those who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other Southwest Asia locations. ...

2026 VA Disability Benefits

2026 VA Disability Benefits: What Veterans with 30% Rating Need to Know

The 2026 VA disability pay rates have been updated to reflect a 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) announced by the Social Security Administration ...

What's New at Marshalls in December 2025

What’s New at Marshalls in December 2025: Must-Have Items to Buy This Season

As the holiday season approaches, Marshalls emerges as one of the top destinations for finding quality, luxury, and incredible discounts. Known for its ability ...

VA Rating for GERD Secondary to PTSD

VA Rating for GERD Secondary to PTSD: How to Prove Service Connection

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive-related conditions veterans experience after their service. The chronic stress, anxiety, and physiological changes ...

Utility Assistance for Veterans

Utility Assistance for Veterans: 6 Programs to Help Pay Your Bills

If you’re a veteran struggling to manage rising utility costs, you’re certainly not alone. For many veterans, especially those with disabilities or living on ...

Can You Work While Receiving TDIU in 2025

Can You Work While Receiving TDIU in 2025? VA Employment Rules Explained for Veterans

Receiving Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) can be life-changing for veterans whose service-connected conditions prevent them from working full-time. TDIU allows eligible ...

Social Security COLA Increase 2026

Social Security COLA Increase 2026: What You Need to Know About the 2.8% Boost

Social Security beneficiaries are set to receive a 2.8% increase in their monthly payments starting in January 2026. This Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is designed ...