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Medical Issues / Disability, Veterans Law
As a veteran, you may have to go through an audiology examination at a VA clinic when filing for hearing loss. This may be required to determine your eligibility for benefits, or to assess your hearing needs. It’s important to understand what to expect and prepare accordingly so that your experience is as successful and […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
VA Congressional Offices are offices staffed by representatives who are dedicated to assisting veterans with issues related to their VA Disability Benefits and VA Healthcare. These representatives work closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help veterans navigate the complex process of accessing the benefits and services they are entitled to. VA Congressional […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
On May 18, 2022, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and ranking member Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) announced a bipartisan agreement on comprehensive legislation affecting all generations of toxic-exposed veterans. The bill is known as the SFC. Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022, would afford these […]
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Veterans Law
It’s that time of year again when the Department of Veterans Affairs sends out letters to service-connected veterans that are eligible to apply for a VA clothing allowance benefit. What is a VA Clothing Allowance? VA Clothing Allowances are a single, annual benefit paid to a veteran whose clothing is worn or damaged due to […]
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Veterans Law
Generally, service members and veterans with honorable and general discharges can access VA benefits. However, those with other characterizations such as, Other than Honorable (OTH), Undesirable, or Bad Conduct, often face challenges securing benefits. These types of discharges are known as “bad paper.” Many people receive incorrect information about VA benefits eligibility, and the misinformation […]
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Veterans Law
After applying for VA compensation or pension benefits, the VA will likely schedule the claimant for a “compensation and pension” (C&P) exam. Typically, these exams take place at a VA clinic or hospital. Unlike routine doctors’ appointments, the examiner will not provide treatment or medication; instead, they focus on evaluating a medical condition. These exams […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, Veterans Law
Even though many states in the U.S. have legalized the use of marijuana for medical and/or recreational use, veterans should know that federal law still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I Controlled Substance. Meaning it is illegal in the eyes of the Federal government and Veterans Affairs. The Department of Veterans Affairs is required to […]
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Veterans Law
Veterans who were exposed to contaminated water during active duty may be eligible for service-connected disability benefits. Some contaminated water exposures have already been recognized by the VA and specific disabilities are presumed to be service-connected. This means the veteran does not have to prove the disease is service-connected if they served in a certain […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, PTSD, Veterans Law
VA recently sent an email to many veterans notifying them of possible changes to the disability rating schedules for mental health, audiology, and respiratory disabilities. Our office has received many questions from clients about these changes and what it means for their ratings, let’s take a look. Proposed Changes to Disability Rating Schedules VA is […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
Are you a veteran that served from 2003 to 2015 that was issued 3M dual-sided military earplugs? If so, please contact us as you may have a claim against 3M. Two Army veterans recently won a combined $110 million in the latest decision from a series of lawsuits alleging 3M sold the military faulty earplugs […]
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