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Evidence 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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Overview of Back Pain Back pain is one of the most common orthopedic issues experienced by adults in the United…
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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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Keeping a written record of your symptoms is one of the most practical steps you can take to support a…
Read More about How to Document Your Symptoms for a VA Disability ClaimNatasha Cowling, 2020 Child of an American Veteran Scholarship Winner
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 WinnerCourt of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) Process and Timeline eBook
CCK presents its eBook: Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) Process and Timeline, now available for free download! Chisholm…
Read More about Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) Process and Timeline eBookBoard 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 FingersMalaria Pill Mefloquine May Cause Disability Among Veterans
History of Mefloquine Use in the Military Mefloquine is a once-a-week oral medication used to treat malaria, a mosquito-borne disease…
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A Notice of Disagreement (NOD) is a formal statement letting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) know you disagree with…
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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…
Read More about List of Blue Water Navy Ships Exposed to Agent OrangeCCK Successfully Appealed BVA’s Denial of Veteran’s Request to Reopen Claim for Hypertension
Factual and Procedural History The Veteran served in the United States Army from November 1969 to March 1971. At his…
Read More about CCK Successfully Appealed BVA’s Denial of Veteran’s Request to Reopen Claim for HypertensionAgent Orange Exposure and Diabetes Mellitus Type II
Diabetes Mellitus Type II and VA Disability Ratings Diabetes mellitus type II is a chronic disease that affects the body’s…
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