The Appeals Process – For When You Are Denied
If you’ve ever felt the sting of a VA denial or received a rating that didn’t reflect the true extent…
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Shining a Light on Caregivers
The landscape of service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. For veterans, and for those who walk alongside them—family,…
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VA Ending VASP Program: What It Means for Veterans Like Us
On April 3, 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced they’re ending the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program, effective…
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My Service Records Are Lost! Now What?
I had a good friend who was getting ready to retire from the Army several years ago. He went to…
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VA Compensation and Backpay: The Importance of Timing
It is crucial for Veterans to finish their disability claim within one year of filing for several reasons: We can…
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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…
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Is Your VA Disability Compensation Taxable? Unveiling the Truth
BLUF – Bottom Line Up Front VA disability compensation is generally not taxable. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS),…
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A Lifeline for Heroes: Understanding Veterans’ Aid and Attendance
One of the areas of veteran’s benefits that seems to cause confusion is Aid and Attendance with a Veterans pension….
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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…
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Agent Orange Exposure: The Blue Water Navy Act Brings Hope
The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 (Public Law No: 116-23, enacted on June 25, 2019) is a…
