As defined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a service-connected condition means an illness or injury that was caused by, or got worse because of, active military service. Veterans who ...

A Marine Corps veteran rated 70% for post-traumatic stress disorder didn't know his sleep apnea counted as a separate disability. An Army veteran with a service-connected back injury never filed for ...

When a service-connected condition causes or worsens another medical issue, veterans may be eligible to file secondary VA claims. A primary claim establishes the direct connection between a disability ...

ALBANY - New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo announced this week that legislation he cosponsors that would provide significant tax relief to certain veterans in the state has been signed into law by the ...

For veterans living with service-connected disabilities, the challenges don’t end when they leave the military. Beyond medical treatments and physical therapy, everyday life can become a financial ...