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VA Service Connection Changes for Cancers in Remission

Cancer has followed Veterans home from service since World War II. The Veterans Administration (VA) recognizes this, and active service-related cancers automatically receive a 100% disability rating. The rating lasts for the duration of the cancer treatment, and for six...

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Presumptive Diagnosis Within One Year of Military Discharge

When it comes to obtaining disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), it is important to understand the concept of presumptive service-connected conditions. Presumptive diagnoses can simplify the claims process for veterans, particularly for conditions that manifest within...

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How Particulate Matter is Affecting the Presumptive Service List

On Apr 25, 2022, the Veterans Administration announced nine rare respiratory cancers and twelve other respiratory conditions as presumed service-connected disabilities due to military environmental exposures. This is excellent news for Gulf War veterans, among others. The VA will start...

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Camp Lejeune Presumptive Benefits Approved for Veterans

Over the past year, there has been a lot of discussion regarding VA Disability Service Connection and Veterans who served at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. We’re happy to say that the final rule to make the presumptive conditions official...

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Camp Lejeune Presumptive List May Soon be a Reality

Camp Lejeune has been home to Marines and their families for decades. Its location relative to the Atlantic Ocean makes for quick deployments. Most people underestimate the size of the base. Camp Lejeune is actually 246 square miles. To put...

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How Does Agent Orange Cause Cancer?

Thanks to the media, we've been hearing for over forty years about the devastating effects of Agent Orange. The chemical associated with every thing from neurological problems to burns to cancer was intended when created to be a defoliant and...

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Camp Lejeune Presumptive List May Soon be a Reality for Thousands of Veterans

If you enter Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, you’ll notice a big sign that reads: “Home of Expeditionary Forces in Readiness.” That slogan is actually prominent throughout the base, as well as in publications associated with the base. This...

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House Bill Seeks to Expand Agent Orange Presumptive Benefits to Blue Water Vietnam Veterans

There is a lot of talk right now about a bill that passed the House involving Blue Water Veterans who served during Vietnam. Essentially, this bill will expand Agent Orange Presumptive Benefits to Veterans who served on ships near the...

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New Air Force Veterans May Be Eligible for Agent Orange Presumptive Benefits

Late last month new reports surfaced regarding Air Force Veterans and Agent Orange exposure. While the news received a lot of attention, and some new Vets will be eligible for presumptive benefits, it’s important to focus on the actual Veterans effected...

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Presumptive Service Connections in Vietnam Veterans

Today we’re continuing our series on presumptive service connections with veterans who served in Vietnam, particularly those who have been exposed to Agent Orange. This means, that when Veterans Disability benefits are at stake for these individuals, certain conditions are...

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