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Understanding the VA 5-Year Rule: A Comprehensive Guide

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a range of benefits to eligible veterans and their families. Among the many regulations and guidelines established by the VA, the 5-Year Rule stands as a critical aspect of determining eligibility for certain benefits. In this article, we will delve into the details of the VA 5-Year Rule,…

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Will VA Disability Pay Increase in 2024?

Veterans across the United States are concerned about the future of their benefits. Proposed and rumored budget cuts to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) budget have many veterans concerned about their disability benefits. Veterans disability benefits in the recent past have seen an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and veterans who rely on…

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How Can I Increase from 80% VA Disability to 100%? 

A VA disability rating is a percentage assigned by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to a veteran based on the severity of their service-connected disabilities. This rating determines the amount of monthly compensation the veteran will receive from the VA. The VA assigns a disability rating based on the severity of a veteran’s service-connected…

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Can I Increase my VA Disability Rating If My Cancer is In Remission?

Serving in the military can be a demanding and often dangerous experience, and for many veterans, the toll on their physical and emotional well-being can be significant. Along with the scars of war, many veterans also endure debilitating health conditions that prevent them from working and enjoying life to the fullest. One such condition is…

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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…

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Will Veteran Disability Benefits Be Cut in 2024?

A recent budget proposal released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) proposed a cut in monthly compensation for disabled veterans if their annual household income – adjusted for inflation – eclipses a certain dollar mark. The recent news has many veterans concerned about their benefits and many want to know – will veteran disability benefits…

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What Are the New Veterans Benefits and Programs in 2024?

Veterans benefits are always changing – and they are about to change even more as we look toward the future. President Biden has revealed a proposed budget for 2024 that represents a historic investment in veterans, veteran families, veteran caregivers and survivors. Veterans who may be eligible for these benefits want to know – what…