When we think of Agent Orange and other tactical herbicide use, we immediately think Vietnam, Thailand and Korea. The U.S. government regulations on
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Our American heroes—past and present Servicemembers who suffered unspeakable physical and mental injuries for the sake of our country—have long
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When a veteran pursues a disability rating through the VA, his or her ultimate goal is usually to reach a 100% rating. In most cases, this is the
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AL amyloidosis is a rare condition that affects individuals from ages 50 to 80. In their 2006 update to the Veterans and Agent Orange publication, the
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Here is a common scenario: a veteran is told that his diabetes condition may have been caused by his time in service. For Vietnam veterans especially,
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UPDATE: As of January 2020, Blue Water claims are being processed. The rising movement of Blue Water Veterans in pushing for eligibility for VA
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UPDATE: As of January 2020, Blue Water claims are being processed. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts in certain cells,
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In a previous blog post, we discussed the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) in general—what it is, how it differs from the rest of
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UPDATE: As of January 2020, Blue Water claims are being processed. Unexpectedly a few years ago, you were shocked to discover that you had
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For veterans who live with a chronic pain condition, constant pain is not the only thing they endure. The last few decades have produced studies which
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When the Board of Veterans’ Appeals issues a denial on a claim, all is not lost—the veteran may still appeal the decision to the Court of Appeals for
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In a previous blog post, we discussed the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s, and how exposure to harsh chemicals has been known to cause this
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