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VA Disability Benefits for Renal (Kidney) Cancer
What Is Kidney Cancer? Kidney cancer, also called renal cancer, is a disease in which kidney cells become malignant (i.e.,…
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Veterans experience certain medical conditions more than others, and often at higher rates than civilians. This article will explore the…
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According to a 2024 study, U.S. veterans have greater odds of developing skin conditions like cancer and psoriasis when compared…
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The 852-page report was released Thursday, June 21, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Toxic…
Read More about Report Outlines Health Effects of Harmful Substances Used on Military BasesDisability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs): Evidence for Your VA Disability Claim
As part of VA’s Duty to Assist claimants in gathering information helpful for their disability cases, VA often conducts examinations…
Read More about Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs): Evidence for Your VA Disability ClaimCCK Live: Court Wins – Agent Orange & Gulf War Illness
CCK Live: Court Wins – Agent Orange & Gulf War Illness CCK delivered oral arguments at both the Court of…
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Allergic rhinitis is a condition that affects many veterans, as it is commonly caused by exposure to toxic substances, such…
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In January 2025, VA added several new cancers to its presumptive list, including acute and chronic leukemias, multiple myelomas, and…
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The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act was finalized near the end of 2020 and created several new provisions for veterans…
Read More about New Laws for Veterans and Servicemembers in 2021: NDAAThe Hearing Premium: Why the Board of Veterans’ Appeals Hearing Docket Should Be the Exception, Not the Default
Abstract. A Board of Veterans’ Appeals hearing has always been the veteran’s choice. Under the Legacy appeals system, the choice…
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Three new conditions were recently added to the list of presumptive conditions for which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)…
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When a veteran is facing terminal illness, they deserve to spend their time with loved ones, rather than worrying about…
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