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Amid Federal Cuts, VA Benefit Attorneys Stand Strong for Veterans

As the federal government undergoes significant changes under the Trump administration, one group is feeling the weight more than most: America’s veterans. A recent PBS NewsHour article highlights how veterans — many of whom make up nearly 30% of the federal workforce — are increasingly affected by federal staffing cuts and restructuring efforts. Reductions at…

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What Are the Presumptive Conditions for Prisoner of War (POW) Veterans?

Did you know that veterans who were prisoners of war (POW) are eligible for disability benefits based on presumptive conditions? Presumptive conditions are illnesses or medical conditions that are assumed to be service connected based on when and where a veteran served — including veterans who were held captive as prisoners of war. Veterans unfamiliar…

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What Are Chapter 33 VA Benefits?

Veterans benefits extend beyond disability compensation for service-connected injuries, illnesses, or medical conditions. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides financial aid in a number of different areas for veterans who have served in our armed forces. Many of those benefits are highlighted in Chapter 33 of the Post-9/11 GI Bill that provides support…

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What Is a VA Acceptable Clinical Evidence (ACE) Exam?

When you apply for a veteran disability claim with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) you will need to provide medical records to verify that your injury, illness, or medical condition is service-connected. Veterans may need additional exams to support their claim like the Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exam or an Acceptable Clinical Evidence…

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What Are the Most Common VA Disability Claims?

Veterans are faced with a wide range of service-connected injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions that may be eligible for disability claims via the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Veterans who continue to combat physical and mental conditions after they have returned home may not know which injuries, illnesses, or medical conditions are eligible for…

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Understanding New Changes to VA Benefits in 2025

As the new year rolls around, there are new changes for VA Benefits that many veterans and families might want to gather information on. Some of these changes include Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) increases, longer term access to GI Bill benefits for reenlisted veterans, care for additional conditions from toxic exposures, revisions of ratings for mental health…

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What Is the VA 70/40 Rule for TDIU Benefits?

Your veterans disability benefits are predicated on your disability rating and Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is a designation that reflects a disability that prevents you from working and provides the same monetary benefits as a 100% disability rating — even if a veteran’s combined rating does not equal 100%. The U.S. Department…