If you receive coverage through a health insurance plan or have a retirement benefits plan, you may wonder if your plan falls within the scope of ERISA – the Employee Retirement Security Income Act of 1974. ERISA sets minimum standards for employer-sponsored health and retirement plans for private-sector employers. These standards protect plan participants and…
The Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal law establishing rules and regulations for employer-sponsored benefit plans, such as health insurance, retirement, deferred compensation, and profit-sharing plans. ERISA ensures employers manage such plans appropriately, protecting employees’ rights to the benefits they contributed to or earned through their work. However, ERISA’s detailed rules and…
The VA disability claims process can be tough to navigate but is an essential journey for veterans with service-connected disabilities to receive the compensation they deserve. However, more often than not, veterans make simple mistakes that get in the way of the outcome of their claims. These mistakes are very avoidable if veterans are aware…
When filing a VA disability claim, several factors can go into whether you will receive a desirable rating. One of the most important aspects of your claim is medical evidence. Medical evidence provides clear evidence that your disability exists and can help prove service connection, which is essential for VA disability claims. Many veterans overlook…
For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end after service—it continues with the VA claims process. Mental health claims are often denied, leaving older veterans without the care and financial support they need. In California, high claim volumes lead to rushed evaluations and inconsistent decisions. Many veterans are left wondering: Why is the VA denying my…
If you’re a veteran living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you may be missing out on the highest VA benefit available. Special Monthly Compensation (SMC(t)) can provide over $10,000 per month to veterans with severe disabilities who need aid and attendance. The VA system is complex, and many veterans don’t realize they qualify for…
When a veteran gets approved to receive VA disability, they get assigned a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This rating determines the amount of compensation they will receive for their service-connected disability. The ratings range from 0% to 100%, with 100% being completely disabled. Veterans with a single disability will receive one rating…
If you’re a veteran receiving VA benefits, you might assume you’re getting everything you’re entitled to. But what if you’re missing out on thousands of dollars in compensation simply because of overlooked details, incorrect ratings, or unclaimed benefits? Many veterans unknowingly leave money on the table, and the VA won’t tell you what you’re missing….
If you’ve been stuck in the VA system, facing endless delays and denials, you’re not alone. The truth is, the VA makes the process so frustrating that many veterans simply give up. And that’s exactly what they’re counting on. But you didn’t serve your country just to be ignored when you need help the most….
When a veteran gets approved for VA disability compensation, they are assigned a rating. This rating is expressed as a percentage, with 100% being completely disabled. These percentages are designed to ensure veterans receive fair compensation for their disability. In some cases, veterans may have their disability rating re-evaluated after a certain period of time….
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