Question: I am 67 years old and currently paid at the 100% rate by VA based on not being able to work (unemployable). I would like to return to work as a seasonal tennis coach, making about $3,400 annually. I [...]

Question: I am the widow of a 100% service-connected veteran. I receive dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) payments. What I would like to know is whether I also qualify for a pension? Is my DIC payment counted as income? Right now, the only income [...]

Question: Does having a seated walker qualify me to receive a clothing allowance from VA?  Answer: A clothing allowance is available to veterans who have a service-connected disability that requires them to wear a prosthetic or orthopedic device that wears out [...]

Question: I served in the Army during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. I was not injured or anything but I do have a number of health issues including gastro issues and headaches. I have been to a number [...]

Question: I went to my local VA building yesterday and filed a claim for TBI and PTSD. I gotta say the person at the desk was much more helpful than I expected. The VA receptionist dude kept telling me [...]

Question: I am the widow of a veteran. My husband was 100% service-connected for diabetes type II. Back then the care and medecine for this disease was just not as good. He died on November 21, 1970. I never [...]

Question: I was in the Navy for 4 years and I was a Corpman. As Corpman I served primarily with combat Marine units. I was at a USMC reunion last week and a number of people were talking about [...]

Question: I filed a claim for PTSD and the VA denied my claim because they said my records were destroyed in a fire. Are they blowing smoke up my #$%? Answer: Depending upon when you served on active duty [...]

Question: I filed a claim for compensation over one year ago and I am still waiting for a decision. Can you tell me how long I am going to have to wait? Answer: The quick answer is “no” I [...]

Question: I was recently discharged from the Army. While I was in Iraq my Humvee got his by an IED and I am now paralyzed. Due to the accident I can’t use my legs. I bought a new truck [...]