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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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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…