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Thursday September 20, 2018

Board Erred in Determination of No New and Material Evidence for Inguinal Hernia Claim

Summary of the Case The Veteran served in the United States Army from November 1959 to November 1962. In June 1962, he was injured in a parachuting accident and underwent…

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Category: Court Wins

Thursday September 20, 2018

Report Outlines Health Effects of Harmful Substances Used on Military Bases

The 852-page report was released Thursday, June 21, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) after public pressure from lawmakers….

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Category: Veterans Law

Thursday September 20, 2018

Decision Issued on Herbicide Exposure at Fort Drum

Veterans who served at Fort Drum, New York during certain years may have been exposed to Agent Orange, a toxic herbicide used during the Vietnam War. Documents Show Herbicides…

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Category: Veterans Law

Wednesday September 19, 2018

The “Forever” GI Bill Explained

On August 16, 2017, the Forever GI Bill was signed into law in an effort to make educational benefits more accessible to service members and their dependents. The bill was…

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Category: Veterans Law

Tuesday September 18, 2018

Special Monthly Compensation Series: SMC (t)

Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is awarded to veterans with a service-connected condition, or conditions, which result in anatomical loss or certain levels of impairment. There are several types of SMC…

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Category: Veterans Law

Monday September 17, 2018

CCK Argues that Board Denied Sleep Apnea Based on Inadequate Exam

Summary of the Case The Veteran served in the United States Air Force from September 1969 to December 1977, and from December 1978 to October 1990, to include service in…

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Category: Court Wins

Monday September 17, 2018

VA Inspector General Finds VA Disability Claim Backlog Larger than Officials Reported

On September 10, 2018, the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report which found that VA officials understated the number of claims that have been awaiting decisions for…

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Category: VA News

Monday September 17, 2018

Military Separation Pay vs. Severance Pay

Some veterans received separation pay or severance pay when they were discharged from the US Armed Forces. What is the difference between the two and why do only some veterans…

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Category: Veterans Law