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VA Disability Ratings for Costochondritis
Many people who experience costochondritis are alarmed, as it is a condition that can mimic symptoms of a heart attack. …
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Three new respiratory conditions are now considered presumptive by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Starting August 2, 2021,…
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What is Cancer? Cancer is a disease categorized as the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body that spread…
Read More about VA Disability Ratings for Cancer and its ResidualsGetting Veterans (VA) Disability for Toxic Chemical Medical Condition
If you were exposed to toxic chemicals during your military service and later became sick, you might be eligible for…
Read More about Getting Veterans (VA) Disability for Toxic Chemical Medical ConditionCCK Precedential Court Win for Gulf War Veterans with Unexplained Illness
Stewart v. Wilkie Stewart v. Wilkie was argued before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) and dealt with…
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There are several forms of brain cancer that may be connected to a veteran’s military service. Continue reading to learn…
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If you received a cancer diagnosis during or after active military service, you might qualify for VA disability benefits. To…
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On February 27, 2019, the United States House of Representatives, Full Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a hearing: “VA 2030:…
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On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, the President of the United States signed the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics…
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What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common skin condition that is categorized as an immune-mediated disease, meaning it is caused…
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What is the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations? The Southwest Asia theater of operations is an area of the Middle…
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What is Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma? Lymphomas are cancers which start in the white blood cells, or lymphocytes. There are two types…
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