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Why is the VA Denying all of those Gulf War Claims?

Last month the Department of Veterans Affairs released a study showing that 80% of Gulf War related claims get denied by the VA. For some this information may seem like a shocking number. For others however, this seems like a...

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Amongst uncertainty in the VA, where should Veterans turn for help?

I honestly love watching The Daily Show with John Stewart. I have watched it since I was a young kid and can’t sleep now without my daily dose of political satire. I have to admit that it’s odd to hear...

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Let’s get real about the VA backlog

I like to be blunt as well as very honest in my everyday interaction with people. It’s what people love and fear about me. The reason I am this way is far too long and complicated to discuss in this...

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What the VA Backlog Reduction Means for Veterans

I really don’t like statistics. In the world of VA Disability Compensation there are stats for everything. A recent report released by the VA states that the VA backlog has been reduced by 44%. This means that the total number of...

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Is It Veterans Affairs or Veterans Administration?

In my past life, I owned a Mercury Sable. And before you ask, no, it did not warrant a lot of attention from the opposite gender. In fact, little children often assumed I was their grandfather because of it. The...

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VA Backlog Comparison

While the VA has made big strides in the backlog, it is still an issue for hundreds of thousands of Veterans. As of November, the VA backlog was 392,473. That number alone may not seem significant. However, we decided to...

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Disability Benefits

You don’t know what a provisional decision is?

Don't feel bad, I didn't know about them until a recent meeting about changes in the VA. Do you remember how there was a story on every station about the VA backlog a few months ago? It appeared as if...

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What is the VA’s definition of disabled?

If you’re a veteran dealing with a physical or mental impairment incurred during active duty, have you checked to see if your condition makes you eligible for Veterans Disability Benefits? According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), “total...

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It’s Over! But How Does the Government Shutdown Affect my VA Disability Cliam?

It is over! I want to shout it from the mountain top! However, if you are a Veteran, you might be wondering about what is going to happen to your VA disability claim? The good news for many Veterans is that...

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Beyond the Shutdown, Real Information Veterans Can Use for VA Disability

The government shutdown of 2013 is obviously affecting Veterans Disability. There are plenty of places publishing information on what is affected and what it means for everyone. However, we know this shutdown won’t last forever or at least we hope...

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