“Buddy letters” are lay statements provided in support of a veteran’s claim for VA disability benefits. These letters can describe the nature of a veteran’s observable symptoms—including their onset, frequency, duration, and the extent to which they affect or interfere with the veteran’s life—as well as the events that may […]
On Thursday, March 3, 2022, the House of Representatives passed the Honoring our PACT Act, which will provide relief to Veterans who were exposed to chemical or environmental hazards during their service. The bill was passed after a long and aggressive campaign by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) members. “Our […]
Who is a Veteran? The term “Veteran” is defined in Title 38 of the United States Code as “a person who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service, and who was dismissed or released there under terms other than dishonorable.” Veteran status is assessed by Veterans Affairs […]
An attorney or representative who is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is legally allowed to help claimants in obtaining benefits from the VA. With this accrediting program, a VA Accredited Attorney is allowed to help Veterans and their families. Accredited personnel have undergone extensive training to assist […]
If you suffer from migraines, you’ll understand how devastating they can be to the sufferer. A migraine headache is also often unexpected, making it impossible to predict when and for how long it will affect your day and job activities. Migraine headaches can be brought on by a wide range […]
Congress enacted the Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay Act (CRDP) in 2004. Veterans who qualify for the CRDP program are eligible to receive both their full DoD disability and retirement benefits as well as their full VA disability benefits. To be eligible for the CRDP, you must meet one of […]
Claims for disability compensation based on service connection of PTSD are one of the most commonly filed claims, but such claims are not without pitfalls. In general, a VA claim requires the following: (1) a current diagnosis; (2) an in-service occurrence; and (3) a medical link between the diagnosis and […]
Oscoda Army Air Field, Camp Skeel, and Oscoda Air Force Post were the names given to Michigan’s Wurtsmith Air Force Base between 1923 and 1993. Toxic chemicals contained in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), generally referred to as PFAS, began to poison the base’s drinking water in the 1970s. Contamination with […]
Navigating tax requirements and language may be challenging for anybody, but it’s more so for Veterans. Veterans get a wide range of benefits and pensions, many of which are taxed differently. To add to the confusion, each state has its own Veterans’ Affairs agency, which means that although there are […]
Several hundred VA support lines are now in operation, each of which is dedicated to a certain problem. Most likely, you won’t obtain a response to your precise inquiry if you dial the wrong phone number. A single-access telephone contact point is available, though. This aims to reduce confusion and […]
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