Veteran’s Disability

Each year, millions of veterans and their families rely on federal benefits to help offset the rising cost of living. In 2026, the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will increase by 2.8%, bringing important changes to VA compensation and survivor benefits. To understand how this increase affects your current or future VA claim, it’s important to know… Read more

When a veteran passes away due to a service-related condition, the emotional and financial impact on their family members can be devastating. Federal law provides for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), a tax-free monthly payment to eligible survivors. It is important for spouses and dependents to understand how DIC works, who is eligible and how… Read more

At Tabak Law, we understand that every case involves a real person who is facing a difficult situation. The loss of a loved one to the families of military service members is an immense sacrifice. In the midst of grief, navigating the complex benefits landscape can be overwhelming. Our goal is to guide our clients… Read more

For veterans who have served our country with bravery, service-related disabilities can bring new challenges to their lives at home. Fortunately, there are benefits available through two important federal programs: the US Department of Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration.  At Tabak Law, we know that navigating these complicated systems can be difficult. One… Read more

Serving our country is a heroic act, and the nation honors this through a system of benefits provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, navigating the complicated world of VA benefits can be challenging. Many veterans are not aware of all the compensation and support they are entitled to for service-related… Read more

At Tabak Law, we understand that every VA claim represents a real person – a veteran who has served our country and now finds themselves in a difficult situation. Disability benefits administered by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provide crucial support, but securing these benefits often depends on one crucial element: evidence. The… Read more

At Tabak Law, we recognize that behind each case is a person facing a challenging situation. For veterans, managing service-related disabilities and a separate condition that hinders employment is a significant challenge. A common query we receive is: “Can I receive both Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits and Social Security disability benefits?” The short answer… Read more

At Tabak Law, we stand alongside those who have been injured or disabled and face some of the toughest challenges in life. We help them navigate the benefits system of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, which can be difficult. Two crucial but often confusing benefits are VA pensions and VA disability compensation. Understanding the… Read more

At Tabak Law, we understand that each case involves a real person facing difficult circumstances. For our veterans, these circumstances often involve struggling to obtain the full range of benefits they deserve. Our goal is to help them transition from hardship to hope by delivering results with compassion, integrity and legal expertise. A critical part… Read more