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The rating decision is the most significant portion of the VA disability benefits claims process. Once the United States Department of
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Today, we are going to take a look at Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA), also called Chapter 35 Benefits, available to dependent children,
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If you support unmarried children under 18, adult children between 18 and 23 attending school, a dependent parent, or a spouse, you can claim VA
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What is Military Sexual Assault? According to the Department of Defense (DoD), sexual assault is defined as intentional sexual contact,
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Service connection is a key part of applying for disability benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If you have had a disability
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Gulf War Syndrome (GWS) is also known as ‘Desert Storm Diseases’ or simply ‘Gulf War Illness.' This condition includes symptoms that have been
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Can I Get VA Disability Compensation for Scars and Burns? Yes, you may qualify for VA disability compensation due to scarring – depending on
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As a veteran, you may have been exposed to toxic firefighting foam (AFFF) and potentially hazardous chemicals known as PFAS. In this blog post, we
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Once the Department of Veterans Affairs determines that a veteran does have service connection on a disability that resulted from their military
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TDIU benefits are designed to assist disabled veterans who are unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to their
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When dealing with VA claims, the topic of conversation generally revolves around obtaining a 100% va disability rating. However, even if you are
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