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For veterans, it is always critical to secure a DD214, which contains a full summary of your time in the military, including some of your accomplishments and the specific tasks or jobs you performed while in the active line of…

Kidneys are an essential part of your body that is responsible for blood filtration, the regulation of blood pressure, and other body systems. The effects of kidney diseases damage these functions, leading to a certain degree of impairment that leaves…

During their active line of duty, veterans can come into contact with one of the most hazardous chemicals. These exposures can eventually lead to permanent disabilities that affect how they live even after service.  One of the chemicals that achieved…

When figuring out a veteran’s VA disability claim, it is always important to look at valid information. One of these pieces of information could come from a friend, peer, or family member who knows about your disability and can vouch…

When you file a claim for disability, Veterans Affairs will often ask you to have an examination. These are called a VA Claim Exam or a Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exam. They are very important, especially for getting disability payments…

Most veterans who have some pre-existing conditions may believe that VA will reject their claims for an aggravated condition since it existed prior to the service. Most often, these aggravated injuries are depicted by veterans as an exacerbation of their…

Veterans are eligible for compensation and other disability benefits, especially if they acquired an injury during their years of service. One of the most recent changes in Veterans Affairs (VA) is the passing of a benefit that gives each veteran…

VA claims assistance and ratings often make errors that are rarely due to missing information during the examination process. If you are a veteran who has applied for VA disability benefits, it is important that you understand the VA Cue…

As we wrap up 2022, brand-new ventures will take effect in 2023 for veterans receiving compensation benefits. Beginning on January 1, 2023, the monthly payments approved by Veterans Affairs will see an 8.7% increase. See Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Information for…

A veteran who is unable to work may be entitled to a service-connected disability called Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU), which provides monthly compensation for veterans. Although veterans who are eligible for this VA benefit may still be…

A number of veterans who served their time in an active line of duty may have experienced some form of exposure to hazardous chemicals. It has the potential to cause severe skin conditions that can lead to health complications.  As…

There are a significant number of benefits that veterans can acquire after their service in the military. One of them is healthcare benefits for both mental and physical care.  The VASRD (Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities) understands that health…