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How Does VA Rate Bladder Cancer?
Bladder cancer is a condition affecting a number of veterans after military service, often due to toxic exposures such as…
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In 1906, Standard Insurance Company, also known as The Standard, was born in Portland, Oregon. Originally named the Oregon Life…
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For many veterans, there is a lot of confusion and misinformation online about how “disabled” one needs to be to…
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California is home to a significant veteran population. Veterans of the United States military comprise approximately 5 percent of the…
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United States special operations forces who deployed to a military site in Uzbekistan shortly after the 9/11 attacks found pond…
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What Are Dependents for VA Purposes? For VA purposes, a dependent is a family member who relies on the veteran…
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U.S. military reservists and National Guard members are eligible for VA disability compensation if they meet criteria including, crucially, being…
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As of 2025, tinnitus is the most common service-connected disability compensated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Veterans suffering…
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The long-term disability (LTD) claims and appeals process may seem overwhelming for those in need of disability benefits. Coping with…
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The Department of Veterans Affairs offers certain benefits to eligible surviving spouses, children, and parents of deceased veterans. VA survivors…
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Illinois is home to almost half a million veterans, which makes up an appreciable portion of the state’s population. To…
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On April 16, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Court) issued a precedential decision regarding the…
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