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What to Know Before Filing a Sleep Apnea Claim as a Veteran

If you are a veteran suffering from any form of sleep apnea as a direct result of your active-duty military service, you may be entitled to compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Understanding whether your sleep apnea qualifies...

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Secondary Claims for Radiculopathy of the Back and Neck

Back and neck pain is one of the leading orthopedic issues that veterans deal with after returning home from active duty service. While millions of adults across the United States experience this condition, secondary conditions or complications occur at a...

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VA PRESUMPTIVE: Service Connected Presumptive Conditions [Diseases]

Many Veterans Face a Higher Risk for Cancer Due to Exposures. Are You One of Them? When a Veteran returns to civilian life, it can be a challenge. This is especially true if he or she has been diagnosed with...

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VA PRESUMPTIVE: Service Connected Presumptive Conditions [Diseases]

Many Veterans Face a Higher Risk for Cancer Due to Exposures. Are You One of Them? When a Veteran returns to civilian life, it can be a challenge. This is especially true if he or she has been diagnosed with...

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How a Prehearing Helps Your VA Disability Claim

[caption id="attachment_12055" align="alignright" width="300"] Lead VA Attorney Heather Vanhoose prepares a Veteran for his hearing[/caption] When individuals are asked to recall the last time they felt really nervous, many situations come to mind. Perhaps it was a wedding, or...

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What if You Didn’t Treat in Service?

How does a Veteran get service-connected for VA disability compensation? It’s a pretty common question, and we teach all of our new employees that a Veteran has to have a disability that was either diagnosed in service or made worse by...

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6 Things Veterans Need to Remember About the VA Disability Process

This blog is approaching its 5th birthday. In November, on Veterans Day, it turns 5. I must say that I am proud of what I have been able to accomplish with this blog. It started out with just about 20...

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Why some law firms won’t help Veterans with their initial application for disability benefits

I take a lot of pride in the work I do, especially working with Veterans. In fact, I'd feel safe saying that I really enjoy it. However, I am not perfect. It’s hard for me to admit, but yes, I...

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Global Assessment of Functioning in Your VA Disability Claim

An important component of determining how your service-connected condition affects your day-to-day activities is the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF), a psychological evaluation used by both the VA and the SSA. The GAF is conducted when there’s any form of...

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Notifying the VA of a Change in Address

Failing to notify the VA of a change in address can jeopardize receiving your benefits in a timely manner. You could miss important correspondence and benefits checks if you do not take the proper measures to keep your VA file...

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