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How to Add Dependents to VA Disability Benefits
VA offers benefits to veterans who are disabled as the result of their military service, and additional benefits for those…
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There are nearly 22 million veterans in the U.S. But less than half get their health care through the Department…
Read More about Medicaid cuts in Senate health care bill worry veteransVA Denies Over 80% Of Gulf War Illness Claims, Report Finds
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) denies more than 80 percent of veterans’ disability claims for Gulf War Illness, according…
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According to VA, veterans’ dependent children and stepchildren may qualify for certain benefits such as health care, life insurance, or…
Read More about VA Benefits for Children and Stepchildren of VeteransEvidence of DNA Damage Found in Veterans With Gulf War Illness
For decades, doctors and researchers have been perplexed by the cluster of illnesses referred to as Gulf War Illness or Gulf…
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What Is Back Pain for VA Disability Purposes? Back pain is one of the most common orthopedic issues experienced by…
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New and Material Evidence: When Is My Effective Date? Recently, we posted about how to reopen your claim with new…
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Congratulations to Ms. Natasha Cowling, winner of the 2020 Child of an American Veteran Scholarship. Ms. Cowling will be attending…
Read More about Natasha Cowling, 2020 Child of an American Veteran Scholarship WinnerBoard Committed Multiple Legal Errors When Denying Service Connection for Numbness of the Hands and Fingers
Factual and Procedural History The veteran served honorably in the United States Army for 37 years and was deployed to…
Read More about Board Committed Multiple Legal Errors When Denying Service Connection for Numbness of the Hands and FingersWhat is a Notice of Disagreement (NOD)?
A Notice of Disagreement (NOD) is a formal statement letting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) know you disagree with…
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CCK presents its eBook: Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) Process and Timeline, now available for free download! Chisholm…
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Blue Water Navy Veterans Vietnam-era Blue Water Navy veterans are considered to be those who served aboard ships in the…
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