Indiana Disability Legal Blog
What You Need To Know About The Post-9/11 GI Bill
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is an American law that provides education benefits to military veterans who have been on active duty service after September 10, 2001. This bill was passed and signed into law in 2008. Applicants must meet several requirements to
Hidden Wounds: Veterans Struggling With Non-Physical Conditions May Qualify For SSI, SSDI Or VA Disability
The physical wounds of war are hard enough to recover from. Many veterans also struggle with unseen wounds that can still qualify them for SSI, SSDI, or VA disability benefits. These can include traumatic brain injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Qualifying Conditions For VA Disability Benefits
Veterans Affairs (VA) has a number of benefits and programs designed to help veterans with their transition back to civilian life. Many of these programs feature lifelong benefits designed to help you succeed over the long term. Veterans disability benefits is one
VA Medical Benefits Expanded For Toxic Substance Exposure
For veterans who were exposed to toxic substances in the course of duty, there are medical benefits available. The act, named The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics, or PACT, provides for veterans and
Housing Grants For Veterans With Disability
VA offers several grants to veterans with service-connected disabilities to help them buy, refinance or improve their homes. This allows the veterans to live more independently and meet their medical needs. The VA grants can be confused with VA home loans, which
Veteran Compensation Benefit Vs. Veteran Pension Benefit
The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs offers various benefits to veterans and their families. These tax-free benefits can ease the financial burden for disabled veterans who are unable to work due to their disabilities or who require assistance with daily living expenses.