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VA Disability Claims based on OIF & OEF Service: burn pit and other hazardous exposures
Numerous environmental hazards exist that are specific only to Post-911 service in Iraq and/or Afghanistan. These include, but may not…
Read More about VA Disability Claims based on OIF & OEF Service: burn pit and other hazardous exposuresDo I Need a Lawyer for VA Disability? When and Why to Hire a Veterans Law Attorney
Technically, veterans do not need to hire an attorney to file for disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs…
Read More about Do I Need a Lawyer for VA Disability? When and Why to Hire a Veterans Law AttorneyWhat 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?VA Dependent Compensation Explained: What Veterans Overlook
Eligible veterans with service-connected disabilities and certain types of dependents can get added compensation and dependent benefits. The process is…
Read More about VA Dependent Compensation Explained: What Veterans OverlookWashington State Veterans Benefits Guide (2026): Housing, Taxes, Education, and More
According to the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), Washington State has a veteran population of almost 500,000. To help…
Read More about Washington State Veterans Benefits Guide (2026): Housing, Taxes, Education, and MoreBurn Pits
The list of waste products discarded in burn pits is quite extensive. From approximately 2002 to 2012, the U.S military…
Read More about Burn PitsBurn Pits Definition
Military burn pits are large areas of land in which the military and its contractors incinerated all waste generated by military…
Read More about Burn Pits DefinitionEpisode 24: Burn Pits
Military burn pits are large areas of land in which the military and its contractors incinerated all waste generated by…
Read More about Episode 24: Burn PitsWhat Are Symptoms of Exposure to Military Burn Pits?
Following exposure to military burn pits, veterans often experience serious symptoms and detrimental health problems. Furthermore, exposure may lead to…
Read More about What Are Symptoms of Exposure to Military Burn Pits?The Use of Military Burn Pits, Health Effects, and VA Benefits
CCK presents its new eBook: The Use of Military Burn Pits, Health Effects, and VA Benefits, now available for free…
Read More about The Use of Military Burn Pits, Health Effects, and VA BenefitsEpisode 142: New Burn Pits Presumptive Conditions VA Disability 2022 Update
On this episode of Veterans Legal Lowdown, the CCK team is discussing the newly established VA presumptions for veterans affected…
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