What are the 3 New VA Presumptive Conditions?

What are the 3 New VA Presumptive Conditions?

Veterans exposed to hazardous materials and environmental toxins during their service have long faced challenges in obtaining disability benefits for related health conditions. The burden of proof often lay heavily on them, requiring extensive documentation and linking specific illnesses to their military service. However, a positive shift occurred with enacting the Honoring Our PACT Act…

Is PACT Act Compensation in Addition to VA Benefits?

Is PACT Act Compensation in Addition to VA Benefits?

The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act is a significant expansion of healthcare and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances during their military service.  This PACT Act legislation has many veterans wondering if PACT Act compensation is in addition to their existing VA disability benefits. The…

Is There a Deadline for PACT Act Disability Claims?

Is There a Deadline for PACT Act Disability Claims?

Are you a military veteran who struggles with cancer, lung disease or other medical conditions related to toxic exposure? You may be familiar with the PACT Act – the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act – and the benefits it provides for veterans who were exposed to toxic conditions. The deadline for retroactive toxic exposure…

Are Veterans with Gulf War Syndrome Eligible for VA Disability?

Are Veterans with Gulf War Syndrome Eligible for VA Disability?

Are you a veteran of Operation Desert Shield? Did you serve in Operation Desert Storm? More than 700,000 veterans have served in the Gulf War and like many veterans before and after, many have come home with injuries, illnesses and medical conditions – both visible and invisible. Gulf War Syndrome is a medically unexplained illness…