VA Disability Benefits: For millions of soldiers with illnesses that keep them from working, VA disability benefits are their only way to stay alive.
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Most of the time, though, these perks don’t last forever. There are times when they’re good for life and times when they will end.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doesn’t pay Disability benefits on a regular basis, these payments are not taxed and are only given to eligible soldiers who get sick while serving.
VA benefits are given out based on how bad the applicant’s health problem is and how much it keeps them from making a living.
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However, it all depends on how much a person is helplessness which can be rated from 0% to 100% depends on the condition.
If a soldier gets a rating of 100%, the VA may also be defined as are they totally and permanently disabled, which will determine that they will get benefits for lifetime.
For all other cases, the VA checks in on a regular basis to see if the applicant still needs money.
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Do VA benefits last a lifetime?
As long as the recipient’s condition persists, they will continue to receive VA disability benefits. The VA may stop paying, though, if it finds that the disease has gotten better or gone away.
The VA checks in with beneficiaries on a regular basis to see if they still need money.
Also, reviews don’t happen at set times. It can take the VA anywhere from a few months to two years to call back the receiver for review after giving them money.
The VA will call the veteran when the time is right for a Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam.
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In the exam, the patient’s medical history is looked over and a simple physical exam is done. If the individual keeps getting benefits, it will depend on the outcome of the C&P.
Experts say you should talk to a lawyer who specializes in VA Benefits for C&P because you can fight and overturn the decision if the VA decides to end your benefits.
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