Norfolk and Virginia Beach: Navy Country’s Guide to VA Benefits
Introduction Hampton Roads is Navy country, plain and simple. Between Naval Station Norfolk, NAS Oceana, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story, and Dam Neck, there’s hardly a neighborhood in Norfolk or Virginia Beach that doesn’t have a sailor, a retiree, or a Navy family in it. That means a lot of veterans live here, and […]
VA Claims Backlog Explained: When Is a Claim Considered Backlogged?
Introduction If you’ve ever checked your claim status and felt your stomach drop at the word “backlog,” you’re not alone. It’s one of those terms veterans hear constantly, usually with a lot of frustration attached, and almost nobody explains what it actually means. Is your claim stuck? Is something wrong? Did it get lost? Most […]
VA Disability Benefits for Sleep Apnea: A Veteran’s Guide
Introduction Sleep apnea is one of the most commonly claimed VA disabilities, and for good reason — research shows veterans experience it at more than twice the rate of non-veterans. It’s also one of the more misunderstood claims, since the rating depends less on how severe your apnea feels day to day and more on […]