Are There Presumptive Conditions for Korean War Veterans and Korean DMZ Veterans?

September 12, 2023

Burn pits in the Middle East. Agent Orange in Vietnam and the Southeast Asia Theatre. Many veterans are familiar with some of the more publicized toxic exposure events in military... continue reading

Can VA Disability be Garnished? (Our 10 BEST FAQs)

September 1, 2023

Many disabled veterans are faced with life challenges that extend beyond their service-connected disabilities. 'Life things' like alimony, child support, and credit card debt can add to the... continue reading

VA Personal Statement: 5 Best Things to Include

August 31, 2023

Writing a VA personal statement can help show an unquestionable link between your military service and disability. While it’s not required, we highly recommend writing a VA personal... continue reading

VA Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions

August 28, 2023

When you first joined the military, you probably found yourself treading water in a sea of new acronyms: TDY, PCS, OPSEC, EPR, and so many more. After a while, “military-ese” became... continue reading

How Long Do Expedited VA Claims Take?

August 25, 2023

With the growing backlog of VA disability claims, many veterans are interested in learning more about how to speed up their claims. This Quick Guide, “How Long Do Expedited VA Claims... continue reading

Best Way to Increase VA Disability Rating (7 Top Tips)

August 24, 2023

If you want to increase your VA disability rating, you’ve come to the right place. While we can’t make any guarantees or wave a magic wand, we can fill you in on some tips that could... continue reading

What are VA Presumptive Conditions?

August 18, 2023

In this post, we’ll answer the question, “What are VA presumptive conditions?” We’ll also look at how to file a presumptive VA claim and whether or not the VA can deny a presumptive... continue reading

DO YOU QUALIFY FOR PACT ACT COMPENSATION

Maximizing Your PACT Act Compensation (2025 Guide)

August 17, 2023

The PACT Act expands VA health care and benefits for veterans exposed to Agent Orange, burn pits, and other toxic substances. If you suffer from disabilities because of these conditions, you may be... continue reading

5 Best Ways VR&E Helps Disabled Vets Get Good Jobs!

August 10, 2023

In this post, we’ll explore the 5 BEST Ways that VR&E helps disabled veterans secure good jobs. But first, do any of these scenarios fit you or a veteran you know? You... continue reading

VA Disability For Heart Conditions

August 8, 2023

This VA Disability for Heart Conditions guide details commonly-rated heart conditions and explains how to get service connected to receive the VA benefits and compensation you deserve. Heart... continue reading

Top 5 VA Secondary Conditions to Tinnitus

August 4, 2023

This post will cover the top VA secondary conditions to tinnitus, helping you understand your potential benefits and compensation! Tinnitus ranks as one of the most common VA disabilities,... continue reading

VA Form 21-674: A Step-by-Step Guide for Veterans

July 27, 2023

Have you wondered what happens to your child’s benefits when they turn 18? VA Form 21-674 helps allow for the continuation of benefits for a child at least 18 years old but under 23 and attending... continue reading

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