Ratings for service-connected psychiatric conditions are based primarily on your level of social and occupational impairment. Your participation in...

I don't know whether the failed drug test will show up on background checks, but in my opinion, an upgraded discharge would be beneficial regardless.

How do retroactive payments work when you already have a combined service connected disability rating?

Your backpay is based on the difference between your old combined rating and your new combined rating. If your old combined rating is 70% and your...

Social Security Disability? Honorably Discharged service connected disabled Veteran. Age 54 rights to medicaid benefits.

With respect to VA benefits, if your service-connected conditions prevent you from working, you could apply for a total disability rating based on...

What options do we have during a pandemic to suspend interstate visitation?

I wouldn't consider disobeying a direct order from the DoD as an option. You need to make other arrangements that comply with DoD's order.

A general discharge makes you eligible for VA disability compensation, pension, and home loan benefits. You need to have a honorable discharge to...

Not automatically disqualifying. Would depend on severity as Mr. Rafter stated.

How Can I appeal a decision from the Board of Veterans Appeals?

You have 120 days from the date of the Board decision to appeal the decision to the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. I highly suggest...

How can I fight my claim denial?

You can fight by filing an appeal within 1 year of VA's denial letter. There are many attorneys on this website that offer free consultations for...

They can probably prohibit you from petitioning on their property. If you're on the public sidewalk or street, you should be good.