DIC for Common Law Surviving Spouse Typically, to qualify for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) as a surviving spouse, the spouse must
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Many veterans seeking service-connected compensation benefits from the VA are not aware of the importance of a well-prepared “buddy statement”. These
Learn MoreSince Vietnam veterans began returning from their military assignments overseas, we have found a wide spectrum of diseases and conditions that have
Learn MorePart Two: Ionizing Radiation Since the discovery of atomic energy, it has become common knowledge that ionizing radiation is harmful to humans.
Learn MoreSo you feel your C&P exam did not go well. What to do now? You left your C&P exam and you have a bad feeling about it. What can you do? You,
Learn MoreVeterans are often exposed to radiation from many different sources. A Nuclear Technician on a submarine might be the first thing that comes to mind,
Learn MoreWhen a veteran passes, the VA does not automatically transfer the benefits to the survivors. Instead, the VA will send the known survivor(s) a notice,
Learn MoreA recent study of the residents of Fallujah, Iraq from 2005 to 2009 showed an enormous increase in the incidence of cancers. Researchers compared the
Learn MoreIn my last post, I discussed the correlation between diabetes and kidney disease. The results of recent epidemiological and basic science
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