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What is Individual Unemployability?

If you receive veterans’ disability or you’re considering filing a disability claim, you may have heard of Individual Unemployability (IU). But what is IU, and what does it mean for you? IU is a part of the veterans’ disability compensation...

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The VA’s COVID-19 Recommendations

Veterans, and particularly those with health conditions, may be concerned about protecting themselves from COVID-19. As the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) explains on its website, it is taking measures to support veterans. The VA is working with the Centers...

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Plans for Extending Benefits to More Vets Exposed to Agent Orange

Plans for Extending Benefits to More Vets Exposed to Agent Orange The plan to expand the presumptive list for those Veterans exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War has been in the works for some time. And, more recently,...

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Military Base Store

Allows Disabled Veterans to Shop at Stores on Military Bases As of January 1, millions of disabled Veterans nationwide are eligible to shop at stores on military bases. A new law passed in 2018 and went into effect last month...

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Lawmakers Working to Restore Retirement Pay to Veterans

Lawmakers are continuing efforts to restore retirement pay to many disabled Veterans. Currently, Veterans who receive Veterans disability for a service-connected condition rated at under 50%, and who also receive their military retirement pay, have the amount they receive in...

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PTSD and TBI Treatment for Veterans

PTSD and TBI Treatment Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) are common conditions among many veterans, particularly those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. What exactly are these conditions, and what kind of treatment is available to...

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How Is the Effective Date of Veterans Disability Determined?

How Is the Effective Date of Veterans Disability Determined? Typically, the effective date, meaning the date at which you are first owed Veterans Disability benefits, is the date on which the Department of Veterans Affairs receives your application. For example,...

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Survivor Benefits

What Benefits Are Available to Surviving Family Members of a Veteran? If you are a Veteran receiving or filing a claim for disability benefits, you are likely aware of many of the types of benefits for which you are eligible....

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Winter Blackout

Winter Blackout Advice As we move into what is the most intense period of winter weather for much of the country, it’s important to be aware of the possibility of losing power. A blackout can be even more worrying this...

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What is the General Process of Filing a Veterans Disability Claim?

If you are considering filing a claim to receive Veterans Disability benefits, the process may seem daunting and you might feel like you don’t know where to begin. Here is a general outline of the process to give you an...

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