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Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC): How to Qualify and Apply Online in 2025
For many retired veterans, VA disability compensation comes with a frustrating trade-off: a reduction in military retirement pay. Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) was ...
VA Telehealth C&P Exam: What to Expect and How to Prepare in 2025
As the Department of Veterans Affairs continues modernizing its disability and healthcare systems, telehealth Compensation and Pension (C&P) exams are becoming increasingly common. These ...
C&P Exam for Pseudofolliculitis: What to Expect and How to Prepare in 2025
Pseudofolliculitis, often referred to as “razor bumps,” is one of the most common skin conditions affecting veterans especially those required to shave regularly during ...
VA Shoulder Range of Motion Test: What to Expect and How to Prepare in 2025
Filing a VA disability claim for shoulder pain is an important step toward receiving compensation for injuries or conditions connected to your military service. ...
VA Workforce Cuts Loom: 83,000 Jobs at Risk as DOGE Targets Spending in 2025
For millions of veterans who rely on the Department of Veterans Affairs for healthcare, disability compensation, and support services, staffing levels inside the VA ...
VA SMC-S Explained: How to Get Extra Compensation for Housebound Veterans
Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is an enhanced level of VA disability compensation authorized under 38 U.S.C. § 1114 and implemented by 38 CFR § ...
Higher-Level Review vs. Supplemental Claim: What Veterans Really Need to Know in 2025
Receiving a VA disability denial or an underrated decision can be frustrating and discouraging. However, a denial is not the end of the road. ...
Sciatica VA Ratings Explained (Up to 80%): How Veterans Can Qualify for Higher Compensation in 2025
Back injuries, heavy lifting, airborne operations, and combat-related trauma make sciatica one of the most common and debilitating nerve conditions among veterans. When severe, ...
Epididymitis VA Ratings, Compensation, and Benefits in 2025: How Veterans Can Qualify
Epididymitis is a painful and often recurring condition that affects many veterans, particularly those who experienced infections, trauma, or prolonged physical strain during military ...
VA Disability for Alcoholism and Substance Abuse in 2025: What Veterans Can (and Cannot) Claim
Many veterans struggle with alcohol or substance abuse after leaving the military, often as a way to cope with PTSD, depression, anxiety, or chronic ...
