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Veterans Disability Benefits Increased Based on Cost of Living Adjustment

Since January 1, 2012, the national cost of living adjustment (COLA) has increased the disability benefits for Social Security and veterans.

Veterans’ disability benefits increased based upon the veterans’ disability rating. Those with a 10% disability rating should have seen an increase of about $127/month, while a veteran with a 100% disability rating would see an increase of $2,769/month. Just like Social Security disability benefits, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits increase at the same rates. This has not occurred since 2008 for both departments.

Along with the new compensation rates, the VA is working on improving online access for disabled veterans to see current information about their benefits. The eBenefits program allows disabled veterans and their families to sign up to get access to their current benefits and self-service tools. The tools available online allow veterans to check their monthly rates, file a claim, or check on a claim status.

While the VA is striving to help make disabled veterans self-sufficient when it comes to handling their disability benefits, there are still many cases that require professional attention to resolve. If you have a discrepancy in your monthly rates or receive a denial of benefits, you may need a veterans’ disability attorney to help you file one of these more complex claims.

If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veteran’s disability rights firm today – 1-888-234-5758.