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The Most Important VA Forms You Need to Know About

If you are Veteran seeking disability benefits or other compensation for a service-connected injury through the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), the application process will have a series of complex procedures on top of multiple forms that you need to...

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TERA Medical Opinions for the VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for approving and providing benefits for Veterans’ disability claims. In addition to firearm injuries, benefits can be awarded after potential exposure to toxic substances, or “TERA participation.” TERA stands for Toxic Risk Exposure...

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Initial Application for VA Disability Benefits

When a Veteran first decides he wants to file for VA disability benefits, he may be faced with a few obstacles. The first thing one must do is apply for VA disability benefits. To this is quite simple. You must...

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The 5-, 10-, and 20-Year Rule for VA Disability

The VA designates a rating to all disability claimants. The rating depends on how the service-related disability affects the Veteran’s ability to maintain gainful employment. It is not necessarily based on the severity of the disability, but rather the degree...

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How Higher-Level Reviews Work for VA Benefits

It is no secret that getting VA benefits approved can be a complex and time-consuming process for Veterans. With so many steps, pieces of evidence, and people involved, it should come as no surprise that many disability claims are denied...

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The PACT Act: What Veterans Need to Know

At Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, we understand the unique challenges that Veterans face when seeking healthcare and benefits. In 2022, new legislation took affect to aid Veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances – the Sergeant First Class...

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The Evidence Window for Veterans’ Benefits Appeals

When you apply for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), there is a chance you could be denied. Fortunately, you have the right to appeal the decision. One aspect of this is the Evidence Window, which dictates how...

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Filing Supplemental VA Claims After a Decision is Rendered

The VA disability claims process is a critical part of a Veteran’s reintegration to society. You can file a supplemental claim to help get the result you want, but what happens when a decision has already been rendered? In many...

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Veteran Affair’s Efforts to Improve Inclusion and Gender Identity

The Department of Veterans Affairs has centered inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in its cultural transformation action plan. The Department of Veterans Affairs has vowed to improve inclusion and gender equality as it undergoes a total transformation from recommendations for...

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Common Secondary Claims to PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is categorized as a mental health condition. Many veterans develop PTSD during or after their military service due to traumatic or shocking events. There are also many conditions directly correlated with PTSD, which may warrant a...