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How do I Become a Veteran Service Officer?

We have received a lot of questions  over the past three years, but one question has been asked by email and in the comment section multiple times. Veterans want to know “How do I become a Veteran Service Officer?” The…

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How to Correct Mistakes on Your VA Claim: Higher Level Review Insights

We know that Veterans sometimes (often) do not get the rating they want from the VA. If you truly feel that you didn’t get the rating you should have due to a mistake by the rater, there are three ways…

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Agent Orange and Its Aftermath: Understanding Where Veterans Were Exposed

We’ve mentioned Agent Orange on a number of occasions, mostly in conjunction with the PACT Act. The locations of Agent Orange exposure have generally be in articles dealing with many different illnesses and conditions. Today, we want to focus solely…

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FAQ #1 – Frequently Asked Questions on C&P Exams

My C&P examiner talked about everything else, asked about other conditions, but didn’t address the disability I was being seen for. What can I do? After the fact, you can write a personal statement to include in the claim. That…

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Unlocking the Mystery: Can You Work While on TDIU?

For many veterans, the effects of their service-connected disabilities can make it difficult or impossible to maintain employment. That’s where Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) comes in. TDIU is a type of disability compensation that provides monthly benefits to veterans…

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Maximize Your Benefits: How the VA Effective Date Affects Your Disability Claim

For veterans filing a disability claim, the effective date, which is crucial for determining when benefits begin, is generally the date the VA receives the claim or the date when the entitlement to the benefit arose, whichever is later. There…

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Special Monthly Compensation Explained: Navigating Extra Benefits for Disabled Veterans

Navigating the world of veteran benefits can sometimes feel like trying to find your way through a maze. There is Disability Compensation, DIC, Pension, SMC, and other compensations. What do they all mean, and am I eligible for any or…

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Navigating the Landscape of VA Disability: Understanding Presumptive Conditions

We talk about presumptive conditions a lot when dealing with VA disabilities. There are presumptive conditions  from being exposed to Agent Orange, from exposure to radiation, and for a long list of countries during the Gulf War era. What does…

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Exposed: The Hidden Agent Orange Legacy at U-Tapao Airfield

U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, often referred to as U-Tapao or U-Taphao, is an airfield located in the Sattahip district of Rayong province in Thailand. It played a significant role during the Vietnam War, serving as a major operational base…

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Tinnitus in Veterans: The Unheard Consequence of Serving Our Nation

What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a condition characterized by the perception of ringing, buzzing, hissing, or other sounds in the ears when no external sound source is present. It can be a symptom of an underlying issue like hearing loss,…

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