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VA Disability Law is complex and hard to navigate alone. In this section we generally cover the complexities of VA disability law such as the Veterans Benefits Management System, the Board of Veterans' Appeals, Military Discharges, the Forever GI Bill, Expediting Claims, What is Service Connection, the New VA Appeals System, and much more. If you're looking for more information on VA Disability Benefits, click here!
Here are our Top 10 VA Disability Law blogs:
- What is VA Service Connection?
- How the Appeals Process Works and Why It Can Take So Long
- Are you a veteran if you were discharged in basic training?
- Can Your VA Disability Be Garnished?
- How To Expedite Your VA Disability Claim
- The Board of Veterans' Appeals Explained!
- What is Military Separation Pay?
- Equal Access to Justice Act Explained | EAJA
- Special Effective Date Rules for VA Benefits
- The VA’s Rule Against “Pyramiding”
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The recent $6 billion settlement by 3M, a major supplier of Combat Arms Earplugs to the U.S. military, is a subject of significant concern and
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Have you recently filed a VA disability claim and it didn't go the way you hoped? Or, maybe your VA disability rating was approved, but you believe
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Navigating the world of VA disability benefits can sometimes feel like a maze. With so many rules, decisions, and appeals, it's easy to feel
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At Hill and Ponton, we've dedicated ourselves to assisting our nation's veterans in navigating the intricate pathways of VA disability claims.
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For veterans who have fallen ill or become injured due to active duty military service, entitlement to benefits through the United States Department
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The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) is located in Washington D.C. and it was created to give service members the chance to advocate for themselves if
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The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, also known as the Forever GI Bill, was a law created to outline a new structure for
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