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VA Sexual Trauma cases, what this means for you
VA wrongly denies hundreds of victims of military sexual trauma (MST) claims while on base. These victims have PTSD, with no compensation awarded. The number
Veteran diabetes
It is estimated that one in four Veterans have diabetes, according to the department of Veteran Affairs. Many Veterans are not aware that they have
Changing a not honorable discharge to receive benefits
While everyone wants to qualify for Veteran benefits, not having an honorable discharge can prevent this process from ever happening. The good news is, depending
3 Reasons you need to complete the burn pit registry
Burn pits became a widely used way to get rid of trash in Iraq and Afghanistan. These pits provided a quick and easy way to
Veteran Child Support
Child support is something that many parents have to navigate the tricky waters of these days. In addition, as a Veteran it can be difficult
VA Mission Act
Earlier this month, President Trump announced another change for the Department of Veteran Affairs called the VA Mission Act. This bill is another portion of
Importance of a DBQ
DBQ or Disability Benefits Questionnaires are used to evaluate a service-connected disability for Veterans. While it does not take the place of a C&P exam,
Blue Water Vets receiving Agent Orange benefits
Congress has been working on a bill for the Blue Water Veterans to receive the same benefits as those who served in Vietnam and qualify for
How to access Veterans’ health records
Everything you need to know about gathering your military medical records and service health records to win your claim. Learn why these documents are so relevant and how they can make or break your disability claim.
Why you should apply for Chronic Pain
Have you ever wondered what you need to apply for a chronic pain claim? Here we go through everything you need to know about chronic pain and why you need to apply.
Veterans Filing for Chronic Pain Court Case
The beginning of April 2018, Washington announced that they would be repealing a 1999 law which had previously prevented thousands of Veterans from qualifying for
What is RAMP?
Have you heard about the Rapid Appeals Modernization Program? This new appeals process could help speed up the time it takes for your claim to be re-examined. Under one of the two paths, you can choose which one is best for your compensation increase.
New Digital Appeals Tool
Learn more about the VA’s update to the Appeals Status Tool. This tool will help Veterans know precisely where they are in the claims process and is part of the initiative to create more transparency through the VA.
Qarmat Ali Treatment
In 2003, from April to September, some Army National Guard, Reserve, and active duty soldiers were stationed at a water treatment facility in Basrah, Iraq.
Top 3 Reasons Claims get Denied
Learn what the top three reasons VA claims get denied are and how you can prevent your claim from being sent back.
4 Tips to your PTSD Claim
PTSD claims can be difficult to get approved. Since many symptoms do not begin to show up until years after returning home, many VA claims
Solider illness linked to burn pit
Thousands of U.S. military and others who were affected by toxic burn pits could now finally receive their denied treatment. According to Fox News, the
Top GI Bill facts
A GI Bill is assistance from the government available for retired active duty military to return to school. You could be eligible for 36 months of education. Find out what you need to know to qualify and apply for this benefit.