UPDATE: As of January 2020, Blue Water claims are being processed. If you are a Blue Water veteran who is hoping to be awarded service connection
Learn MoreVA Benefits for Non-Veterans: Spouses and DIC – Part 3
In Part One, we discussed requirements for a spouse to be eligible to receive VA benefits. In Part Two we discussed the types of benefits available to
Learn MoreVA Benefits for Non-Veterans: Spouses – Part 2
In Part One, we discussed requirements for a spouse to be eligible to receive VA benefits. Today we are going to discuss the types of benefits that
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VA Benefits for Non-Veterans: Spouses – Part One
As you may know, there are special VA benefits that are available to surviving family members of a veteran after the veteran’s death. These benefits
Learn MoreNexus between the Current Disability and an In-Service Event for VA Benefits
In previous posts, we discussed the first and second elements of proving a claim for service connection: a current disability and an in-service event.
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Special Effective Date Rules for VA Benefits
One of the most complicated aspects of VA law are the rules surrounding setting the effective date for an award of benefits. Because of this, and the
Learn MoreEvidence of a Disease, Injury, or Event in Service for VA Benefits
In a previous post we discussed the first required element of proving a claim for VA benefits – evidence of a current disability. Today, we are going
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The very first step in proving a claim for VA benefits may seem like an obvious one, but it is very important, and like many aspects of VA law, can
Learn MoreVA Character of Discharge Determination
As discussed in previous posts, the VA has its own set of rules when it comes to determining whether a veteran’s discharge status qualifies the
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In Part One, we discussed the first half of the VA’s definition of a veteran, which is: “a person who served in the active military, naval, or air
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The VA’s Rule Against “Pyramiding”
Today we are going to discuss the VA’s rule against “pyramiding.” Under the VA rating system, the typical rule is that all disabilities, including
Learn MoreAre You a Qualified Veteran for VA Benefits? – Part One
The first step in determining whether a person is qualified for VA benefits is determining whether the person meets the VA’s definition of “veteran.”
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