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How Does a Veteran Discharge Affect Disability Benefits?

Veterans that are considering applying for benefits via the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs may have questions about how their veteran discharge affects disability benefits. We want to ensure that you receive the benefits you have earned with your years of military service and understand how your discharge may impact your benefits at VA Benefits…

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How Does the VA Rate Respiratory Disorders?

Did you know that respiratory disorders are one of the most common veteran disability claims? There are many respiratory disorders — as defined by the American Lung Association — that make veterans eligible for disability compensation via the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and many that are presumptive conditions. Veterans that have struggled with…

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How Do Disabled Veterans Apply for VA Disability Housing Grants?

Veterans with service-connected disabilities may find that the current architecture of their home is not suitable for wheelchair access or may need to be adapted to fit their ever-evolving health needs. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides financial assistance for veterans in these situations in the form of adapted housing and disability grants….

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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…