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VA Disability Ratings for Skin Conditions
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 ClaimVA Disability for Secondary Conditions to Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is a condition that affects many veterans, as it is commonly caused by exposure to toxic substances, such…
Read More about VA Disability for Secondary Conditions to Allergic RhinitisCCK 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…
Read More about CCK Live: Court Wins – Agent Orange & Gulf War IllnessWhat New VA Presumptive Conditions Were Added in 2025?
In January 2025, VA added several new cancers to its presumptive list, including acute and chronic leukemias, multiple myelomas, and…
Read More about What New VA Presumptive Conditions Were Added in 2025?New Laws for Veterans and Servicemembers in 2021: NDAA
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: NDAANew Conditions Added to Agent Orange Presumptive List (2021)
Three new conditions were recently added to the list of presumptive conditions for which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)…
Read More about New Conditions Added to Agent Orange Presumptive List (2021)VA Benefits for Terminally Ill Veterans & Survivors: Hospice, Expedited Claims, DIC, and A&A (2025 Guide)
When a veteran is facing terminal illness, they deserve to spend their time with loved ones, rather than worrying about…
Read More about VA Benefits for Terminally Ill Veterans & Survivors: Hospice, Expedited Claims, DIC, and A&A (2025 Guide)Top Reasons Why VA Denies Claims
There are several reasons why VA denies veteran’s claims. Better understanding these reasons can help veterans avoid falling into certain…
Read More about Top Reasons Why VA Denies Claims7 Most Common Disabilities Among Women Veterans
Women veterans are the fastest-growing group of veterans in the United States. As of 2023, there were about 1.7 million…
Read More about 7 Most Common Disabilities Among Women VeteransVA Secondary Conditions to Sleep Apnea
What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that affects a person’s breathing during the course of the…
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