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Blue Water Navy Claims
Blue Water Navy Veterans who served during Vietnam may now be eligible for VA disability compensation for claims related to Agent Orange (herbicide) exposure. The Blue Water Navy (BWN) Vietnam...
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DBQ Forms (Disability Benefit Questionnaires)
The VA discontinued public facing DBQ (Disability Benefit Questionnaire) forms online. We believe this to be a great disservice to all Veterans.Why rely on an inadequate C&P exam for your...
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BVA Virtual Hearings
The VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act allows Veterans and their representatives to appear at BVA virtual hearings via videoconference from locations other than a VA regional office. The BVA virtual...
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Migraine Headaches
What is a Migraine? Migraine headaches, commonly referred to simply as migraines, are a specific type of headache known for their intensity and debilitating nature. Unlike common tension headaches,...
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Burn Pits
Veterans who were exposed to toxic substances including burn pits and other airborne hazards may soon be eligible for disability compensation. Exposure to Toxic Substances The VA is now processing...
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Agent Orange Bladder Cancer
Bladder Cancer is a now a recognized presumptive condition related to Agent Orange exposure. Many Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and other related herbicides in Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, or...
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PACT Act
The PACT Act broadens the scope of VA healthcare and benefits for Veterans who have been exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other harmful substances. By extending the list of medical conditions...
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Earlier Effective Date
The VA uses an effective date to determine the start of a veteran’s disability benefit payment for a claim, typically the date of their initial or increased compensation application. However, this...
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Appeals Modernization Act (AMA)
On August 23, 2017, the Veteran Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (Pub L. 115-55) was enacted, often referred to as the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA). For a complete understanding,...
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Gulf War Illness
What is Gulf War Illness (Also Known As Gulf War Syndrome)? Gulf War Illness (also known as Gulf War Syndrome) is a collective term for a set of symptoms primarily experienced by veterans of the...
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