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January 12, 2022

The VA Proposed Rule

What are your thoughts on VA's new proposed rule regarding Disability Ratings for the Digestive System?

January 11, 2022

TDIU?

Should I try to increase my base rating to 90% or will I risk losing my 100% TDIU?

January 10, 2022

Prostate Cancer

How does the VA monitor the status of my cancer rating? Do they contact me or do I contact them?

January 5, 2022

Diagnosis?

Can a C & P doctor diagnose you with Ischemic heart disease?

January 3, 2022

Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) - Chapter 35

Do I need to remove my dependents from the VA awards letter if they are going to use the Dependents Educational Assistance program?

January 2, 2022

TDIU?

Can I get TDIU benefits at age 82?

January 1, 2022

Health Care?

Do I qualify for VA health care?

December 30, 2021

Options?

Question: I submitted a claim for hearing loss late in 2020.

December 28, 2021

Skilled Nursing Facilities and Disability Checks

If the veteran is totally disabled and in a skilled nursing facility, does he have any right to his disability check?

December 28, 2021

Coverage?

Does CHAMPVA & Medicare cover cancer care?

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Jim Strickland is a Vietnam era Army veteran and nationally recognized expert on VA disability benefits who is also editor and webmaster of the popular VA Watchdog website. Jim writes extensively about VA and Social Security disability benefits. Jim is kind enough to answer questions from visitors on StatesideLegal.org here in Jim's Mailbag.

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Jim's Mailbag is a regular column where veterans, servicemembers, and family members can find answers about their VA and Social Security disability benefits. Although we are not accepting new questions at this time, you can browse all of the previous Q&As here and search Jim's Mailbag for helpful answers to your specific VA issue.