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Many Veterans who were exposed to burn pits and sand storms are impacted by Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Although GERD is not on VA’s presumptive list, it should be. While the relationship between exposure to burn pits and sand storms to GERD has not been...
Veterans’ disability benefits aim to support individuals with injuries or illnesses connected to their military service. These benefits encompass mental health challenges, including substance use disorders. Still, to receive these benefits you must prove a connection...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has initiated a scientific assessment to investigate the potential link between exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during military service and the incidence of kidney cancer among Veterans. Mandated by...
While most Veterans are familiar with disability benefits that can be claimed through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for service-connected disorders, you may not know that you could be entitled to benefits based on age or non-service-connected disabilities or...
The VA has revamped the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry to contain the names of approximately 4.7 million current and former service members from campaigns as far back as 1990. The latest version of the registry makes inclusion automatic and based on...
On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, Veteran advocates met with the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee to discuss TDIU. Many advocates say that the Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) program is in need of a major review. TDIU provides much needed...
Many clients ask if they can receive both Social Security disability and Veterans disability benefits at the same time. Yes, they may receive both Social Security benefits and Veterans disability benefits. However, receiving one does not automatically qualify you for...
There are a lot of organizations that can be found online who represent Veterans in their pursuit of VA disability benefits. However, not all of these organizations are accredited to handle VA disability claims by the Department of Veterans Affairs. As with any...
Recoupment of Separation Pay by VA is conducted in certain situations with Veterans whose entitlement to disability compensation arose on or after September 15, 1981. Any Veterans whose service or entitlement to disability was established prior to September 15, 1981...
Veterans often submit more than one compensation claim during their lifetime. Since 2015, the VA has required that those claims be submitted on very specific forms. Since 2019 and the implementation of the Appeals Modernization Act, the requirements for new claims...