Secondary service connection is a critical aspect of VA disability claims that many veterans may not fully understand. At Ascend Disability, we recognize the importance of secondary service connection in ensuring veterans receive the VA
Navigating the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claim process can be a challenging and often daunting task for veterans seeking compensation for service-connected disabilities. At Ascend Disability, we understand the unique needs and concerns
As anyone who has ever applied for veterans’ benefits can attest, the VA can take a long time to approve claims. Rejected claims and appeals can also result in delays, leaving veterans to wait for
Seeking veterans’ disability benefits can be a complex and sometimes bewildering process. However, in some cases, veterans can use a more streamlined approach to winning the compensation they need. This is where applicants need to
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers various forms of disability compensation. The objective is to provide financial support to veterans who have been injured or become ill as a result of their service.
Veterans who currently receive VA benefits naturally want to ensure that their spouses and dependents are cared for as well. Although spouses and dependents may already qualify for benefits during the veteran’s life, what happens
Military burn pits are some of the most dangerous places for veterans. These pits are used to dispose of toxic chemical waste by means of open-air burning. Veterans, especially those who served in Iraq or
Blue Water Navy veterans who served in Vietnam have historically had a difficult time collecting benefits for Agent Orange exposure. But this changed dramatically in 2019 with passage of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans
The Inland Revenue Service has set a May 5 deadline for veterans who have dependents and missed out on the COVID-19 stimulus checks that were sent out in April. These individuals have been warned that
Any disabled veteran who has been through the application process for benefits knows how difficult it can be. And most believe that once they’ve been approved and start receiving benefits, their fight is over. However,
Veterans who have served their country want to know that their children and dependents are provided for. The VA offers a way to do this through different education benefits for qualifying survivors and dependents of
Military sexual trauma (MST) refers to sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment that happens to a veteran during service. MST can happen to men and women, and the VA acknowledges that it is a
