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VA Disability Ratings for Basal Cell Carcinoma
What Is Basal Cell Carcinoma? Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer. In the United…
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Many veterans suffer from prostate cancer due to their time in military service. VA offers service-connected compensation to these veterans…
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During Operation Desert storm in 1991, Iraqi military forces set fire to over 600 oil wells in Kuwait, creating a…
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On January 17, 2019, the Secretary of VA Robert Wilkie, hosted an online community town hall to discuss the state…
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is currently scrambling to eliminate a massive backlog of requests for Compensation and Pension (C&P)…
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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 ResidualsHelpful Resources for Veterans
Agent Orange Exposed to Agent Orange? The Truth About Agent Orange and Other Herbicides in Thailand Agent Orange Diseases Persian…
Read More about Helpful Resources for VeteransCCK 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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Three new respiratory conditions are now considered presumptive by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Starting August 2, 2021,…
Read More about VA Announces New Presumptive Respiratory Conditions Related to Particulate MatterThe History of Agent Orange – Video
What is Agent Orange? The “Rainbow Herbicides” Why were herbicides used in Vietnam? Who developed Agent Orange? Herbicide Agent Testing…
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Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) are classified under the umbrella term “Global War on Terror.” This…
Read More about Sharp, Metal-Laden Iraqi Dust May Cause Respiratory Ailments: StudyVA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC): Frequently Asked Questions
VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a tax-free, monthly benefit paid to eligible surviving spouses, children, and parents of…
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