Filing an Initial Claim: Helpful Tips for Completing VA Form 21-526EZ VA Form 21–526EZ Initial claims for disability compensation claims should be completed using VA Form 21-526EZ. This form can also be used when applying for an increased rating in service-connected disabilities in which the appeal period has expired. Pages 1-8 of…
Intent to File – VA Disability Compensation What is an Intent to File and how is it different from a claim? VA’s Intent to File (VA Form 21-0966) is a one-page form meant to notify VA that a claimant plans to file a formal claim for disability compensation within one year from…
If you filed a Camp Lejeune administrative claim with the Department of the Navy before August 10, 2024 and are now looking to hire an attorney for help with your lawsuit, click the button below to fill out our contact form a FREE CONSULTATION. Click here (If you are looking for information…
If you filed a Camp Lejeune administrative claim with the Department of the Navy before August 10, 2024 and are now looking to hire an attorney for help with your lawsuit, click the button below to fill out our contact form a FREE CONSULTATION. Click here The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of…
Our Free Consultation At Bergmann & Moore, we offer free consultations to Veterans or their family members regarding their VA disability appeals. If you still need to file an initial claim, you can find information and help by clicking here. The first step in the consultation process is to make sure you…
VA has Released Burn Pit Registry Data VA established the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) in 2014 with the goal of collecting data on those who were exposed to burn pits. The PACT Act section 808(b)(2) states that the Secretary of VA must make the findings of the Burn…
VA Disability Rates 2023 COLA The 2023 Cost of living adjustments (COLA) will be applied starting December 1, 2022. This increase is the largest in 40 years and is a jump to 8.7%. COLA is directly taken from that of the Social Security Administration. To learn more about the cost of living…
General PACT Act FAQ's What does it mean to have a presumptive condition that is considered covered by the PACT Act? It means that if you have a medical condition that is now presumptive due to the PACT Act, you do not need to prove your medical condition is related to service.…
Eligible survivors who previously filed for DIC benefits The PACT Act became law on August 10, 2022, by President Biden. The PACT Act is a comprehensive set of regulations that entitle more Veterans to presumptive disability benefits and healthcare. The PACT Act includes many new conditions that are now presumptive. These presumptions are…
Signed into law by President Biden on August 10, 2022, the PACT Act is a comprehensive set of newly passed regulations that will entitle more Veterans to presumptive disability benefits and healthcare. The PACT Act has made the following locations presumptive for toxic substance exposure for Veterans who performed active military, naval,…
One of the largest law firms in the country practicing solely in the area of Veterans’ benefits. Managed by former VA attorneys. We know the journey and can get you through.
Disclaimer: The information contained on this website is not legal advice. Using the information provided on this website or contacting Bergmann & Moore, LLC does not establish an attorney-client relationship. [Privacy Policy]
