Federal law and VA policy permit veterans to submit private medical evidence in support of disability claims, provided such evidence meets established standards for competency, credibility, and ...

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eric Gang, founder of Gang & Associates, was recently featured in an in-depth article examining the evolving landscape of VA disability claims and the ...

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"Independent medical documentation is a legitimate and lawful component of the VA disability process, but it is also one of the most misunderstood," said Ryan Hawley, Founder and CEO of Shield of Odin ...

COLUMN: If you’re a veteran of the armed forces, you certainly learned your share of military-specific jargon, acronyms, and ...

The process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is notoriously ...

The VA is processing claims faster than ever. The backlog is the lowest it's been in years. And your 2024 medical records are ...

When a service-connected condition causes or worsens another medical issue, veterans may be eligible to file secondary VA claims. A primary claim establishes the direct connection between a disability ...

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville firefighter who suffered a career-ending injury while on duty has been rejected again for Social Security disability. Chris Patterson said he and his attorney ...

There are two jobs in the U.S. Army with well-earned reputations for causing concussions. One is being a "breacher," blowing down locked doors and barricades. Another is firing the shoulder-mounted ...

Applying for disability benefits is often more complicated than most people expect. Whether you’re applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), long-term disability through your employer, ...