How Do I Apply for Veterans’ Compensation for a Disabling Condition?

April 14, 2010
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You can apply for disability benefits from the VA in two ways. 1. You can apply on the Internet. Go to the Department of Veterans Affairs Online Application Website (VONAPP). Instructions are here. 2. You can also apply by filling out a paper form. Fill out VA Form 21-526, Veterans Application for Compensation or Pension. If you [...]

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Disabled Veterans Can Save on Property Taxes in Colorado

April 10, 2010

If your service-connected conditions are rated as 100% permanent and total, you can save on your property taxes in Colorado. In 2006 voters passed a Constitutional Amendment that reduces disabled veterans’ property taxes. It exempts up to 50% of the first $200,000 in actual value on residential property. To qualify, you must meet these criteria: [...]

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How Long Will My VA Disability Case Take?

April 6, 2010
BVA report 2009

Getting VA disability can take a long time. It can take up to a year to get a rating decision from the VA after filing your application. If you are not happy with the rating decision, you have 1 year to appeal by filing a Notice of Disagreement. Recent information from the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) shows [...]

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Facebook Contest Winner

March 5, 2010

We just announced the first winner of our Facebook gift card giveaway. Become a fan of Spencer & Spencer on Facebook and you could win a Target gift card. Every month, one lucky fan is selected at random to win a Target gift card. Plus, in any month that we hit one of our goals, [...]

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Getting Congressional Help With Your VA Claim

February 3, 2010
Contact congress for help with your VA claim.

If you’ve been getting the run-around from the VA and your VSO doesn’t seem to be getting anywhere, contacting Congress can get the wheels turning. To contact your U.S. Senator or Representative, go to Project Vote Smart, and click on “Complete Contact Information” once you get to your senator’s or representative’s page. Let them know [...]

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