Veterans Disability Info Blog

If you are a disabled veteran, every penny counts. Luckily, when it comes to hiring an experienced VA disability lawyer, the legal fees are surprisingly straightforward and involve no out-of-pocket costs. In some circumstances, the government may be responsible for paying your attorney fees for you. Do I Have to […]

For Veterans across the country, migraines are debilitating events that interfere with your ability to work or function in daily life. Even if you look completely healthy on the outside, you may be suffering from intense pain on the inside. But because migraines are largely invisible, it can be difficult […]

It is as disappointing as it is frequent when Veterans receive an initial post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) evaluation and rating that fails to capture the full severity of their day-to-day life. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) evaluates mental conditions largely by how you are functionally impaired. Unfortunately, that is […]

Sleep apnea is a very common condition that Veterans suffer from. Those with sleep apnea often struggle to stay awake during the day and gasp for air at night. As a result, the symptoms routinely disrupt your life, career, relationships, and ability to take care of yourself. Unfortunately, many Veterans […]

Even if your VA disability benefits claim has been denied, the Department of Veterans Affairs is legally obligated to reopen your case if newly discovered military documents emerge. This means that an old, denied VA disability claim can be approved. In some cases, it could be approved years or even […]

Many National Guard members assume they do not qualify for VA disability benefits unless they were deployed overseas or served full-time on active duty. However, that isn’t how disability benefits work. Your National Guard service could potentially qualify you for VA benefits, but the eligibility rules aren’t always clear. It’s […]

Attorney Eric Gang has been recognized as a 2026 Global Award winner by Leaders in Law. This honor highlights his continued work representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. Receiving a lawyer-driver award of this magnitude is a sign for potential clients that Attorney Gang can be trusted due to […]

Soldiers going through the Army’s disability evaluation process are facing a major change. Due to significant staffing reductions, the Office of Soldiers’ Counsel, or OSC, has sharply limited the legal assistance it provides to service members facing medical separation or retirement (starting this July). For many soldiers, this means figuring […]

There is nothing more difficult than losing a loved one, and that is especially true when your family member passed away after living with a service-related disability.  If you have questions about what TDIU benefits might mean to the surviving relatives of a veteran who has passed, now is the […]

Back injuries are not always easy to diagnose. A veteran may feel significant pain every day, yet imaging tests might only show mild abnormalities. In other cases, the real problem may involve nerve damage or disc injuries that resemble other conditions entirely. The end result is often a VA rating […]