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By Robert Vida Obong, Combat Veteran & CEO of Just 4 Veterans Enterprise For thirty years, I wore the uniform of the United States Marine Corps. From the sands of the Kuwaiti Liberation to the peacekeeping missions in Somalia, and…
VA reexaminations are often conducted when there is a need for verification of the veteran’s service-connected condition. It is an initiative that helps the VA ensure the accuracy of its procedures. But for many veterans, the outcome can be confusing after…
There are different myths about VA benefits that might prevent a veteran from filing a VA claim; these myths range from the seriousness of their injuries to repeated submissions. However, there is something worth taking seriously: VA disability compensation is not a charity, nor is…
Note: This article is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Just 4 Veterans Enterprise LLC provides coaching and educational services only The VA form 21-526EZ, formally known as the Application for Disability Compensation and…
Note: This article is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Just 4 Veterans Enterprise LLC provides coaching and educational services only The VA rating for asthma is based upon two measurements, the Forced Expiratory…
The Department of Veterans Affairs is in the middle of one of its biggest overhauls in decades, and if you are a veteran with a service-connected disability rating, the change directly affects you. The VA is modernizing its Veterans Affairs…
There are multiple rules surrounding the VA disability system. Many veterans who are denied disability benefits and education services mistakenly believe that they can receive separate ratings for each diagnosis. But the result is a strict prohibition under 38 CFR § 4.14, detailing that VA pyramiding is to be avoided. …
Before the Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay Act (CRDP), filing a VA claim could be challenging, not due to the process itself but because veterans faced an unfair and unwarranted penalty: forfeiting a portion of their hard-earned military retirement pay in order to receive VA disability benefits. It can be a sad reality prior to…
Dealing with and managing monthly utility bills can take up a large portion of your finances. For most veterans and their families, this is a grim reality. Whether you are dealing with disability-related expenses, transitioning to civilian employment, or facing unexpected medical costs, keeping…
An announcement by the Social Security Administration last October 24, 2025, gave many veterans something to look forward to in 2026. The 2026 VA disability compensation will provide a new Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA); payment and effectiveness start in December 2025. Understanding these changes and how they…
The VA Aid and Attendance (AA) benefit gives eligible veterans and their spouses extra money to help with tasks they can no longer do on their own because of serious injuries or old age, in addition to their VA pension. Despite its…
During their active years of service, veterans may need to perform tasks that will require them to carry heavy gear. Some tasks may involve vehicle accidents and other physically demanding operations. These activities can result in various injuries, one of…
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