Changing How the VA Rates Mental Conditions: GAF Scores vs. WHODAS 2.0 Veterans can experience a variety of mental health issues following military
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Your Gulf War Syndrome and How the VA Rates It
“Gulf War Syndrome” is the name for the multi-symptom, undiagnosed illness that many Gulf War Era veterans (Persian Gulf War, Operation Enduring
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New VA Appeal Process Unveiled
On August 23, 2017, President Trump signed a bill that is meant to overhaul the VA appeals process. This bill is known by the short title, Veterans
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Our blog often discusses Camp Lejeune, a 246 square-mile Marine Corp base in Jacksonville, North Carolina and the large-scale water contamination
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“The claim for service connection for [your disability here] remains denied because the evidence submitted is not new and material.” Have you ever
Learn MoreDependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) Benefits
Today, we are going to take a look at Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA), also called Chapter 35 Benefits, available to dependent children,
Learn MoreRating Reduction and What To Look For
You have finally gotten the correct rating and effective date for your disability. The fight for your benefits is done, and you can finally rest
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I have written previously about Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and the diseases associated with its contaminated water. Additionally, blogs have
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The Evidence Requirement for a Claim of PTSD
If you peruse our blog on a regular basis, you know that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (or PTSD) is a subject that is frequently discussed.
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Our blogs often talk about how a veteran should handle a claim for a particular disability, including forms to file, evidence to submit, and how to
Learn MoreThe VA Said My Condition Preexisted Service, Now What?
Whenever you see that the VA has denied your claim for a condition preexisting service, you should see a red flag. Often, this decision signals that
Learn MoreWhat is the Presumption of Soundness?
The Presumption of Soundness is a VA construct that is important for everyone seeking benefits to keep in mind when attempting to establish service
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