If you served in the military and suffered a disability as a result of your service, you may be entitled to benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides disability benefits veterans who have a current illness or injury that either began or was made worse during their service. A veteran must have been discharged […]
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2019 VA Disability Compensation Schedule
Military service comes with many rewards — and its fair share of risks. For many veterans, service in a branch of the military leads to lifelong disability due to an illness or injury. If that disability was connected to their service, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will typically pay benefits. Like many types of […]
Continue ReadingHow Does the VA Rate Sleep Apnea?
Millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea. This condition is incredibly common: at least 9 percent of women and 24 percent of men suffer from sleep apnea. For veterans who struggle with sleep apnea, a common question that arises is whether they can receive benefits for sleep apnea related to their service. The Department of […]
Continue ReadingNew Jersey, Pennsylvania, & National Disability Statistics
Health is something that many of us take for granted. Yet for individuals with disabilities, having a medical or mental health problem can affect daily life in dramatic ways. As our health status can change in an instant, understanding more about disability is vital to our overall safety and well-being. Disability Across the United States […]
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There are more than 340,000 veterans living in New Jersey.These brave men and women have sacrificed so much for our freedom and our safety, and yet too often, they are left alone deal with the aftermath of their service. Among the 340,000 veterans living in New Jersey are over 53,000 veterans with disabilities.In addition, many […]
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