Medicaid

When veterans file for disability compensation, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires proof that their condition is related to military service. Sometimes this is straightforward — an injury or illness that happened while on active duty. Other times, it’s more complicated, especially when veterans seek benefits for obesity as a secondary condition. A recent case has […]

If you’re a veteran who was exposed to Agent Orange, there’s a good chance you already know that high blood pressure (hypertension) is considered a presumptive condition under the PACT Act. That means the VA presumes your hypertension was caused by your service if you served in certain locations during the Vietnam era or other qualifying periods.

When you’ve served your country, the last thing you expect is to have to fight for the benefits you’ve earned. Unfortunately, VA mistakes happen far too often, and when they do, the results can be stressful, confusing, and even financially devastating. Recently, I came across two real-life cases that show just how baffling — and at times,

When it comes to VA benefits and birth defect claims related to Agent Orange, many people are familiar with the cases involving male veterans. But what if your mother served in Vietnam and you were born with a serious medical condition? The VA does offer compensation and support in certain situations—specifically for biological children of female

Hey folks, Dale Davidson here—your Dear VA guy. Thanks for stopping by. Here I want to write about something that many Veterans and their families aren’t aware of: VA benefits for children born with the birth defect spina bifida, especially when the Veteran parent served in Vietnam, Korea, or Thailand. Spina bifida is a serious congenital

Hey folks, Dale Davidson here—your Dear VA Guy. Thanks for tuning in today and, as always, thank you to all of our Veterans and Veteran spouses out there. We appreciate the sacrifices you’ve made for this country, and we’re here to help you get the benefits you’ve earned. Today, I want to talk about something

Here I want to talk about a topic that affects so many families, but often gets overlooked: what happens to VA pension benefits when the Veteran passes away — and what the Veteran spouse can do to get benefits reinstated or continued. I’ve received a few letters recently that highlight how confusing and frustrating this process can

Hey folks — Dale Davidson here, your go-to VA and elder law guy. Today I want to mix things up and share a few questions I’ve received recently that touch on both VA disability claims and Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care. These are real situations people are dealing with, and maybe you are too. Let’s dive in.