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As a veteran, you are potentially eligible for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs, also known as the VA. However, that is only the case if you have what is known as a service-related disability. But what exactly does it mean for a disability to be considered “service-related,” and what can you do if the VA says your disability doesn’t fit into that category?
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A new piece of legislation introduced in the US Senate, would potentially increase benefits for disabled veterans and their families across the United States. The purpose of this bill is to help these veterans, as well as their widows and dependents, keep up with ever growing issues with the cost of living. If adopted, it would potentially help VA disability benefits keep up with issues such as growing gas prices.
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If you have applied for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and been denied, or you received a lower disability rating than you anticipated, that does not mean it is the end of the road. By appealing your decision, you can potentially get a significantly better outcome, but you need to be able to demonstrate a legitimate reason for the appeal. Here are five reasons you may want to consider seeking a disability appeal for your VA benefits:
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For many veterans, the PACT Act, which was originally passed in 2022, has been a significant boon to help them get disability benefits. It has done this by easing the process for veterans suffering from health problems that, previously, might not have qualified them for benefits. But what exactly is the PACT Act, and how can it potentially help you get veterans disability benefits?
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No population in the United States suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at a higher rate than military veterans. Despite this, it often goes unidentified and untreated due to people failing to recognize the signs, resulting in a lower quality of life and losing out on disability benefits they might otherwise be entitled to. Here are some of the ways you can identify if a veteran may be suffering from PTSD:
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A proposed change to the law would dramatically affect potentially millions of veterans and their ability to access certain benefits. If accepted, it would redefine which veterans qualify as “peacetime” or “wartime” veterans, updating the law to include periods not traditionally classified as “war.” This, in turn, would allow some people to access benefits normally reserved to “wartime” veterans alone.
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One of the single most common medical issues faced by veterans after the end of their service is hearing loss. It is estimated that around 1.5 million veterans suffer from hearing loss, and an additional 2.3 million suffer from tinnitus. But why exactly do veterans struggle with these hearing-related issues, and what can they do to help address their problems?
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA) is facing a public backlash after it published a new rule that would dramatically cut back on the disability ratings of many veterans. This, in turn, could significantly impact what benefits they could access. The VA has said it will not enforce the rule, but it currently remains on the books and could be enforced at any time.
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When members of the US military complete their service, they are ideally supposed to return to civilian life, where they can begin advancing their personal and professional lives. However, those who have service-related disabilities can often find this process difficult, and many find themselves struggling long after they return home. But how exactly are veterans affected by service-related disabilities, and what can they do to address these issues?
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Many veterans who served in the military through the decades have, unknowingly, suffered the effects of burn pit exposure. As a result, they suffered from serious medical issues without explanation or recourse, at least until relatively recently. But what exactly is burn pit exposure, and how might it have affected you as a veteran?
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