Veteran’s Disability

A CUE stands for a clear and unmistakable error that involves a situation where the correct facts were not shared with the VA. Claims based on CUEs can be filed at any time, even decades after the decision was made. There is a pleading requirement when presenting a claim for CUE. If you need to… Read more

Hearing loss is one of the most common service-connected disabilities in American veterans today.  Hearing loss can develop from being exposed to loud noises during military service, such as gunfire, explosions, machinery, or aircraft engines, and more. The VA offers disability for hearing loss, but there is a process followed to receive the benefits. Following… Read more

Not every injury in the military happens in combat. It is not uncommon for injuries to happen during military training. Whether it’s from a fall during a joint injury from ruck march or a head injury during a training exercise, these things can happen, and even come with long-lasting effects. A commonly asked question about… Read more

At Tabak Law, we meet a lot of veterans who have served their country with everything they had. They didn’t hesitate to show up when duty called. So when we hear that those same veterans are getting denied benefits they’re legally entitled to, we take it personally. This month, FOX6 News Milwaukee shared the story… Read more

VA benefits are a critical component of many veterans’ lives. It can help them have financial stability and receive any necessary healthcare. But, what happens if a veteran receiving benefits becomes incarcerated?  Do those benefits stop altogether, or are there still ways to receive support? At Tabak Law, we know that life doesn’t always go… Read more

For many veterans, sleep can be extremely difficult to come by. Transitioning from military service to civilian life can come with disruptive effects, insomnia being a common one. Insomnia isn’t just having a hard time falling asleep, it affects so many other aspects of your life. If you are a veteran who is experiencing insomnia… Read more

For veterans with service-connected disabilities, receiving proper compensation is essential, especially if their disability keeps them from maintaining substantially gainful employment. The VA has a specific benefit for veterans who have this issue called Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU), which grants 100% disability compensation to eligible veterans. This is an important benefit for… Read more

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers benefits to veterans who have a disability that resulted from their time in the military. Veterans’ benefits were originally established to honor those who served heroically in the military, however, the VA does not always treat veterans as the heroes they are. Too often, the VA wrongfully denies claims… Read more

In order to have a successful VA disability claim, a service connection must be established, service connection proves that your condition was caused or worsened by your time in the military. This is essential to prove because the VA only gives compensation to veterans who have a condition related to their military time. A common… Read more