Legal Help for Veterans blog.
Apr
18

2025 VA Federal Benefits Guide Has Been Released

Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press, Veterans Law

The Department of Veterans Affairs recently released the 2025 VA Federal Benefits Guide for veterans, dependents, survivors, and caregivers. The handbook provides details to veterans, service members and their families on all the resources the VA offers. VA Federal Benefits Guide The new file is a reference, comprehensively listing VA programs that could assist in […]

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Mar
11

Permanent VA Disability Ratings 

Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, Veterans Law

Permanent VA disability ratings can provide long-term financial stability and peace of mind, but it’s important to know how these ratings work and their protections. Permanent VA disability ratings are a designation used to describe a “static” disability, meaning it’s unlikely to improve over time. When a veteran is assigned this rating, their condition is […]

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Feb
28

Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers 

Employment, Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, PTSD, Veterans Law

On December 5, the Veterans Affairs website revealed an article claiming that VA plans to expand access to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. This program provides family caregivers with services such as (but not limited to) training and education, financial assistance, health care coverage, beneficiary travel, and peer support. The program has […]

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Feb
19

GI Bill Top-Up Program

GI Bill, Veterans Law

Eligible service members of the U.S. military can access up to $4,500 a year in Military Tuition Assistance. This assistance can cover things like tuition as well as course-specific expenses like lab fees. While some veterans choose to use their G.I. Benefits to help pay off tuition expenses. Others elect to use the GI Bill […]

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Nov
26

Veterans Affairs is Unprepared for PACT Act Claims

Claims Processing, Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press, Veterans Law

The Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 was passed to help veterans exposed to toxic substances during service, like Agent Orange and Burn Pits. The Act expands eligibility for VA healthcare and other benefits by adding over 20 conditions. While the act promised many benefits to those affected, Veterans Affairs severely underestimated how many veterans […]

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Sep
13
Project 2025 Could Affect Veterans

Project 2025 Could Affect Veterans

Employment, News and Press, Uncategorized, Veterans Law

Although not specified, conditions “tenuously related or wholly unrelated to military service” would be removed from benefits. Veterans currently receiving benefits are likely to see a reduction and others may be cut off from receiving compensation entirely.

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Aug
12
Can Your VA Benefits be Garnished?

Can Your VA Benefits Be Garnished?

Medical Issues / Disability, Veterans Law

One concern we hear from many veterans is “Can my VA benefits be garnished?” At Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC, we want to clear the air and provide you with all the information you need. What is Garnishment? According to the Department of Labor, garnishment is a legal procedure in which a person’s earnings are […]

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Aug
07
LHFV New Clients: What to Expect from our Office

LHFV New Clients: What to Expect From our Office

Claims Processing, Veterans Law

Thank you for choosing Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC as your VA disability claim representative. This article will provide an overview of the VA process and our office’s communication, to ensure a smooth and efficient process. Below you can find answers to frequently asked questions regarding the claims process. Office Communication Intake Process During your […]

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Jul
30
Marijuana plant

Cannabis Reclassification: What This Means for Veterans

Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, Veterans Law

There are efforts to change the status of marijuana on the federal level. In the Controlled Substances Act, marijuana stands as a Schedule I drug.

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Mar
13

New ICD-10 Diagnostic Code Will Promote Better Care for Blast Injury Veterans

Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press, Veterans Law

Recently, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a new diagnostic code that will help promote the care and treatment of veterans who have experienced blast injuries to the brain. This new code is the result of a collaboration between the VA, the Department of Defense, and the Military Health system, and is the first […]

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