The Veterans Affairs Department is introducing new, standardized disability claims forms that officials say will make it easier for veterans and their survivors to clearly state what benefits they're ...

Secondary conditions are disabilities caused by conditions the Department of Veterans Affairs already recognizes as service ...

Veterans looking to receive compensation for service-connected disabilities can now use a self-service online tool developed by the U.S. Digital Service team at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The ...

Workers get hurt all the time, both on the job and off. In 2009, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 1,238,490 injury or illness cases in the United States requiring days away from work to ...

When a service-connected condition causes or worsens another medical issue, veterans may be eligible to file secondary VA ...

Short-term disability is a type of government-run insurance or employer benefit that gives you income replacement for a temporary period when you are unable to work due to a covered illness, injury, ...

Below are the forms necessary to apply for Long Term Disability benefits. You will need to complete the following sections: Employee Statement (Pages 2 to 5) Authorization to Obtain and Release ...

Making a disability claim can be overwhelming for people who find themselves unable to work due to their health. It can be a challenge to know where to start when you need assistance during an ...