Thank you Veterans

Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Their sacrifices have shaped our nation and secured our freedom. From the battlefields of yesterday to the challenges of today, veterans continue to inspire us with their courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to duty. Let us express […]

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Veterans Benefits Administration Documents

Navigating the Veterans Benefits Administration Documents This article provides insight to the Veterans Benefits Administration. As a U.S. Veteran, it is important to know your rights! If you are a veteran researching the Veterans Benefits Administration, you may sometimes feel like you are reading a foreign language document! Additionally, there are many acronyms and abbreviations […]

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The Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015

For years, the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) has been a strong voice, urging for more comprehensive research into the generational legacy of toxic exposures affecting all who bravely served in our armed forces. Sadly, we continue to see reports from veterans of more recent conflicts detailing health issues in their children and grandchildren, highlighting […]

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New And Material Evidence

Learn what qualifies as new and material evidence for a denied claim.  Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) regulate Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans’ Relief.  Following, these are the current regulations codified by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Armed Forces Retirement Home as of July 1, 2014. Locate the rules in: […]

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Presumed Disability

What is “Presumed Disability”? This article helps us understand what a Presumed Disability is. The VA requires specific evidence to qualify veterans for Disability Compensation. You must have medical evidence of a current physical or mental disability. Additionally there must be evidence of a relationship between your disability and an injury, disease, or event in […]

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The Agent Orange Act

The Agent Orange Act of 1991 H.R.556 – Agent Orange Act of 1991 102nd Congress (1991-1992) To provide for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to obtain independent scientific review of the available scientific evidence regarding associations between diseases and exposure to dioxin and other chemical compounds in herbicides, and for other purposes. During the Vietnam […]

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New Evidence Appeals

New Evidence Appeals And The Board of Veterans’ Affairs What are your rights concerning new evidence appeals? The VA Regional Office (VARO) and the Board of Veterans’ Affairs (BVA) often deny many Veteran’s claims for lack of evidence on one of the key elements of their disability claim. In many cases, if you are able […]

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BVA Video Hearing

What is a BVA Video hearing? If you are considering a Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) hearing, you may want to consider a video hearing. A Video Hearing is one of the three types of hearings the Board of Veterans’ Appeals offers. They are similar to in-person hearings with the Veterans Law Judge. But the […]

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Customer Service For VA Appeals

The Board Of Veterans’ Appeals Customer Service For VA Appeals This article presents information of BVA Customer Service for VA appeals. The Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) appoints an “Ombudsman” to investigate individuals’ complaints against any poor administration and give answers to questions related to your appeal. This office is the “Customer Service” for the […]

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