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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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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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Navigating Stability: Can Your 100% Permanent and Total VA Rating Change?

Yes, a veteran’s 100% Permanent and Total (P&T) disability rating can be changed under certain conditions. Although P&T ratings are meant to be lifelong benefits, the VA can decrease the rating under certain conditions. There are four specific criteria that…

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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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Veterans and Cancer: Honoring Our Promise

Veterans face many possible illnesses and medical conditions due to their service. These can range from disabilities like arthritis, tinnitus, and other annoying problems to deadly conditions like cancer. When dealing with cancer specifically, there are things that Veterans need…

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VA Benefits: Unlocking Aid & Attendance”

VA Aid and Attendance is a tax-free benefit paid to eligible veterans and their surviving spouses to help cover the cost of long-term care. It is provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and is intended to help veterans…

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From Combat to Sleepless Nights: Understanding Insomnia in Veterans

Sleep disturbances can significantly impact one’s quality of life, but did you know that insomnia affects a significant number of veterans? According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), insomnia is one of the most prevalent sleep disorders among veterans,…

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The Inner War: Confronting Depression in Veterans

Depressive disorder, commonly known as depression, is a complex mental health condition characterized by a range of symptoms affecting a person’s mood, thoughts, and physical health. It is more than just a bout of the blues; it is a serious…

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