Veterans who were exposed to asbestos while in service and developed a disease related to asbestos exposure may receive service-connected compensation
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Hepatitis C and the VA
HCV, commonly known as Hepatitis C (Hep C) is an infection caused by a virus that affects the liver by causing inflammation and possibly leading to
Learn MoreRadiation Poisoning – Accidental Exposure and Intentional Cover-Up – Part II
In a recent post, I discussed the accidental radiation exposure that a large number of veterans suffered from in 1966. For those of you who did not
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On a cold winter night in 1966, a B-52G silently flew over the small village of Palomares, Spain. The bomber was part of the US Air Force’s Strategic
Learn MoreVA Disability Claims Related to Ionizing Radiation Exposure
Requirements for Service Connection – Overview The regulation on service connection for claims involving ionizing radiation exposure requires:
Learn MoreArsenic Exposure and Veteran’s Disability
When most of us think of arsenic, we think of old mystery movies, plays, or Agatha Christie novels, where it is used as a poisonous murder weapon.
Learn MoreRespiratory Disabilities in Iraq Vets – Toxic Metal Dust?
Data from the defense department shows that complaints of lung problems in troops rose from 406 per 10,000 in 2001 to 744 per 10,000 in 2013.
Learn MoreRenal Cancer, Camp Lejeune and the Coming Presumptions
When an individual is exposed to more than 3,000 times the safe exposure limit for chemicals, you can expect bad results. The longer that exposure
Learn MoreCamp Lejeune Presumptive Conditions: Parkinson’s Care and Additional Benefits
In a previous post, I discussed an overview of Parkinson’s disease and how the VA rates it. There are additional benefits that are especially relevant
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The VA recently announced that they have determined 8 diseases are presumptively caused by consuming the contaminated drinking water at the Camp
Learn MorePresumptions are Coming: VA Publishes a List of Eight Diseases Linked to Toxic Water at Camp Lejeune
A number of my articles have discussed Camp Lejeune and the potential for new presumptions based on exposure to toxic chemicals while stationed on the
Learn MoreCamp LeJeune Veterans and Cancer Claims
Service members were exposed to over 3000 times the safe exposure limits of toxic chemicals via contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune. Two
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