What Is VA Service Connection? In order to apply for disability compensation, disabled veterans need to show that their illness or injury resulted
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VA Claims for Parkinson’s Disease and Agent Orange
Understanding VA Disability Benefits For Parkinson's Disease If you are a former military service member living with Parkinson's Disease, you may be
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VA Benefits: Not Just Disability Compensation
When VA benefits are being discussed, we are generally referring to VA disability compensation benefits. However, you may be entitled to some of the
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If you have been granted service connection for a disability by the VA, you will have received a rating sheet which breaks down the different aspects
Learn MoreThe VA’s Definition of “Veteran” – An In-Depth Look
What is a Veteran? The first step in determining whether a person is qualified for VA benefits is determining whether the person meets the VA’s
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How To Determine the Correct Effective Date for Your Claim
How to Determine the Correct VA Effective Date for Your Claim When the United States Department of Veterans Affairs authorizes disability
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While it is easy to assume that once a veteran is awarded the correct rating with the correct effective date that the fight with the VA is now over,
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Almost every veteran who is eventually awarded service connection from the VA undergoes at least one Compensation and Pension (C&P) examination.
Learn MoreRating Knee Disabilities – Knee Replacements
Of all the disabilities listed on the VA’s Schedule for Rating Disabilities, the ratings involving the knee are one of the most difficult for veterans
Learn MoreThe VA’s Special Effective Date Rules for Agent Orange Claims
If you have recently received a favorable decision from the VA on your Agent Orange claim, you may think that the long fight with the VA is over. But
Learn MoreTemporary 100 Percent VA Disability Ratings
Many veterans have the goal of being awarded 100 percent disability rating due to the severity of their disabilities. Sometimes, a veteran may be
Learn MoreRating Knee Disabilities – The Meniscus
Of all the disabilities listed on the VA’s Schedule for Rating Disabilities, the ratings involving the knee are one of the most difficult for veterans
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