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For many Vietnam-era veterans, the effects of military service did not end when they returned home. Decades later, thousands continue to experience serious health conditions linked to Agent Orange, a powerful herbicide used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. If you served in Vietnam or another location where Agent Orange was used, understanding …
For millions of American veterans, the path from military service to civilian life — and through the VA claims process — is not one that should be walked alone. Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) exist precisely for this reason. They are nonprofit organizations, many with roots stretching back a century or more, staffed by trained advocates …
If you’re a veteran living with injuries or illnesses tied to your service, you already know the paperwork and bureaucracy don’t stop when you take off the uniform. For many veterans, there comes a point when those conditions make it impossible to work the way they used to. When the VA denies your disability claim …
For many veterans, the Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam is a pivotal step in a VA disability claim. The exam can determine whether you receive benefits, and if so, how severe the rating will be. This translates directly to your monthly disability compensation. Yet many veterans enter the exam unsure of what it is, why …
File a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Disability claim using Form 21-526EZ online, through the mail, or in person. Submit this form within one year of filing an “Intent to File” to secure backdated pay. When you complete the form, you’ll have to provide your service, medical, and personal information for a new, secondary, …
To complete U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Form 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim) for a disability claim, fill out the identification section, write a narrative to describe your condition and its symptoms (including information about your daily functional limitations) in the “Remarks” box, and sign and date the document. Meet with a Veterans …
For many veterans, the VA Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam can feel intimidating and confusing. Whether you are preparing for an initial claim, an appeal, or a re-examination after benefits have been awarded, the C&P exam plays a critical role in determining your VA disability rating. Understanding how the process works, and how to approach …
For many people who receive Social Security Disability, Veterans Disability, or retirement benefits, the family home is their most valuable asset, and often the most emotionally important one. As clients get older, questions naturally arise about what happens to the home if long-term care is needed, or how to pass it on to children without …
Health care is an especially hot topic right now. As Affordable Care Acts credits expire, getting access to health insurance seems like an uphill battle. If you’re the spouse or dependent of a disabled veteran, the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) may supplement the health insurance marketplace. CHAMPVA …
For many veterans, getting a good night’s sleep can be a constant struggle. Snoring, gasping for air, and waking up exhausted are more than just signs of aging, they can point to sleep apnea, a serious medical condition that can also qualify for VA disability benefits. At Marc Whitehead & Associates, we help veterans across …
