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U.S. Army veteran “Thomas” worked in the construction industry until 2001, when he had to quit his job due to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He had ongoing issues with anger, difficulty concentrating, and frustrations with interactions involving coworkers and supervisors. By May 2011, the VA had rated Thomas at 70% for PTSD, 30% for hearing […]
In 2018, a veteran’s spouse was denied Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) — the tax-free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of military service members who died in the line of duty or as the result of a service-related injury or disease. Her spouse died in 2004 as the result of coronary artery disease. She […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, it is appropriate to spotlight the Deborah Sampson Act. First, it is imperative to recognize the named honorary-Deborah Sampson- for her unwavering courage, persistence and steadfast devotion to women veterans and their families. Sampson successfully disguised herself as a man during the Revolutionary War and served in a light […]
On November 9, 2020, the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California handed down a very important win to veterans who served within 12 nautical miles of Vietnam’s territorial waters and developed medical conditions because of their exposure to tactical herbicides used during the Vietnam war (such as Agent Orange). This decision requires that VA […]
On Monday, January 25, the newly inaugurated President Biden signed an executive order lifting the Trump-era ban on transgender members in our military. Also included was an order for an immediate halt of involuntary discharges of transgender troops already serving. Retroactively, the Pentagon will review records of any service members forced out due to their […]
Veterans’ Voice provides resources for individuals facing the VA Benefits process without representation. We want to encourage Veterans and their family members to learn as much as possible about the process.
Trying to get the benefits you deserve can feel immensely frustrating. But there is some good news: VA has a “duty to assist” those who are applying for benefits. This means that, by law, VA has to help you get records from lots of different sources if you tell VA about the records: What does […]
Sometimes, all the medical records in the world are not enough to get your claim granted. It is important to always include a statement that tells your story, from your perspective. Service Connection Claims If you are applying for service connection, make sure to include the following in your statement: In most cases, VA will […]
Veterans’ Voice of America (Vets Voice) is slowly but steadily growing! We invite you to help us improve the health and wellness of Veterans, their families, and their communities by applying for volunteer board membership. Our board is in the organizing/founding stage, and we seek volunteer board members who are eager to help strengthen Vets […]