What is Agent Orange? The history and use of Agent Orange is detailed here along with the explanation of what it is. “Agent Orange” refers to a number of different herbicides. During the Vietnam War, U.S. Air Force aircraft sprayed various herbicides that killed the dense tropical foliage. Which in turn provided a natural cover …
Tag: Disability Compensation
Aid And Attendance And Housebound Allowances
Do I Qualify For Aid And Attendance And Housebound Allowances? This article details Aid and Attendance and Housebound Allowances. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Veterans and survivors who are eligible for a VA pension and require the aid and attendance of another person, or are housebound, may be eligible for additional monetary …
Open Air Burn Pits
Open Air Burn Pits in Iraq and Afghanistan Open-air burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan have damaged the health of a vast number of veterans. Last year (January 2015), the U.S. Supreme Court allowed several lawsuits to move forward against government contractors that were used in Iraq and Afghanistan. The higher court declined to hear …
Individual Unemployability Compensation
What is “Individual Unemployability Compensation”? The Individual Unemployability Compensation is a part of VA’s disability compensation program. This allows the VA to pay certain Veterans disability compensation at the 100% rate. Even though VA has not rated their service-connected disabilities at the total level. What are the Eligibility Requirements for the Individual Unemployability Benefit? You …
C&P Exam
What is a C&P Exam? Veterans often refer to the Compensation and Pension Examination as the C&P Exam. If you have applied for VA service-connected disability compensation, you will, after some time, receive a phone call or a letter from the VA asking you to come to a Compensation and Pension exam (C&P exam). Additionally …
Applying for VA Disability
Applying for VA Disability? Improvements Coming! This article provides information on applying for VA disability? The VA is implementing improvements to make it easier to apply for your VA benefits. Effective March 24, 2015, online application tools, standardized forms, and a new “intent to file” process will create faster and more accurate decisions on your …
