Secondary conditions are disabilities caused by conditions the Department of Veterans Affairs already recognizes as service ...

Filing a VA disability claim is a significant step toward receiving monthly tax-free compensation for service-connected ...

The VA is processing claims faster than ever. The backlog is the lowest it's been in years. And your 2024 medical records are ...

My name is Ryan Hawley. I work in veteran healthcare and medical documentation, and I spend a lot of time talking with ...

Learn about the fight against predatory claims companies targeting disabled veterans. Support the GUARD VA Benefits Act to protect veterans' earned benefits.

Shield of Odin today reaffirmed that veterans have the legal right to seek independent medical evaluations and opinions from ...

The VA disability benefits framework was designed to provide veterans with structured, lawful access to compensation ...

When a service-connected condition causes or worsens another medical issue, veterans may be eligible to file secondary VA claims. A primary claim establishes the direct connection between a disability ...

The medal, which honors extraordinary service and sacrifice on the battlefield, unlocks medical and financial benefits for ...

Good news for veterans: VA disability pay will increase with a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026.

Some of the law students who work for the clinic are veterans themselves or come from a military family. Others are interested in gaining legal skills.

"Independent medical documentation is a legitimate and lawful component of the VA disability process, but it is also one of the most misunderstood," said Ryan Hawley, Founder and CEO of Shield of Odin ...