My portion of my military spousal retirement pay decreased by $150 per month this year after 15 years. What can I do ?

DoD has some offset provisions as it pertains to military retirement and VA disability payments. It gets complicated; you need to consult w/ a...

Anyone quite familiar with Military Discharge Upgrades or dealing with DD0149?

Talk w/ Mr. Cassara or Mr. Cave, both of whom are on AVVO.

I have been declared incompetent and $60,000 of personal property was confiscated along with my income.

You can appeal the incompetency determination or you can petition the court to restore your rights, if the appeal period has passed. There are...

Can child support garnish va benefits ??

yes, see 38 CFR 3.450 and 3.452. you should engage a family law attorney to assist you.

I am wanting to know if I have grounds to file a VA disability claim?

I agree with Mr. Cassara completely. File your claim, period.

You should get a consult with an attorney and explore options, to include adult guardianship.

Bank Account Frozen I am Disabled Veteran receiving 20% Can Fight for my payments from VA Affairs that were direct deposited?

VA benefits can be attached for child support contrary to what many believe. You may need to engage a family law attorney to help you work through...

My dad was a Vietnam War Vet and I believe his estate may be entitled to Agent Orange Compensation

The estate would be entitled to accrued benefits only, if there was a VA claim pending at the time of his death. He may have separately been...

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Can I sue the Military?

He cannot sue the military. The correct route for compensation of his back issue, if it is due to service, is VA disability--that's what VA...

As a spouse of a ww2 veteran, that served over sea's,what benefits am I entitled to?

You personally, as a spouse, are not entitled to anything from the VA as long as the veteran is alive. Upon the veteran's death, you may be...