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Is There a Time Limit to Apply for DIC Benefits?

Published on June 16th, 2020

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a tax free, monthly benefit that you may be eligible for if you are the surviving spouse of a veteran. There is no time limit on when you can apply, but you can maximize the benefits you receive if you apply within one year of the veteran’s death. By […]


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How To Set Up a BVA Virtual Hearing

Published on June 12th, 2020

To protect the health of veterans and its staff during Covid 19, the VA is no longer holding hearings at Regional Offices (ROs). If you are currently in the disability appeals process, you may be wondering how the COVID-19 outbreak will affect your case. Undoubtedly the process will be slower, but the VA is offering […]


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Should I Get a Second Opinion After My C&P Exam?

Published on June 9th, 2020

Your compensation and pension (C&P) exam is one of the most important sources of evidence that the VA considers when determining your disability compensation. If you get a bad exam result, you will need to supply the VA with extra evidence about your medical conditions, such as a second opinion from a different physician. In […]


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Pentagon Sued Over Failure to Release Discharge Records

Published on June 5th, 2020

If you have a less than honorable discharge from the military, you may have trouble accessing your veterans benefits. Fortunately, you can request that your discharge status be upgraded. Alternatively, you may be able to ask the VA to conduct a character of discharge review. If successful, either of these options can get you access […]


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Can I Get Disability Compensation for Burn Pit Exposure?

Published on June 2nd, 2020

The time has come for the United States military to accept responsibility for the ravages caused by its use of burn pits. Many veterans have become ill after exposure to burn pit smoke, but the VA claims that there is no conclusive evidence of a link between burning waste and long term health complications. Some […]


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