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February 15, 2018

PTSD rating decisions

Question My husband has his evaluation tomorrow, he has been at 80% rating, 70% ptsd, 10% ankle injury.
February 13, 2018

Watchful waiting and prostate cancer

Question I just read a question from another veteran about a diagnosis of prostate cancer.
February 12, 2018

Do I need to pay a medicine copay if I'm rated 100%?

Question 100% due to Agent Orange Heart Attack.  Only taxable income is less than $7000/Yr.  Recently Express Scripts sending me
February 9, 2018

Special Monthly Compensation Benefits

Question I'm 100% iu for PTSD plus 60% for hypertensive CKD stage 3 am I eligible for SMC (s) for 100% plus 60 
February 9, 2018

Will my rating change over time?

Question I have a 60% rating for PTSD and wanted to see about an increase due to some recent bipolar diagnoses and alcoholism and also sle
February 9, 2018

Can the VA reduce my benefits when my cancer is in remission?

Question I was given a 100% disable for exposure to agent orange.  I was diagnosed with lung cancer and have been going through chemo
February 9, 2018

TDIU and CHAMPVA Eligibility for Children

Question I am currently rated at 80% disability. I was called by a VA employee to tell me I was eligible for TDIU.
February 9, 2018

Agent Orange and Disability

Question I am a spouse of a USAF Ret MSgt, I will not go into the entire problem of trying to get a rating secured for disabilities connec
February 8, 2018

Disability ratings and employment

Question Hello..  retired back in 2005 with 60% service connected Va Disability.  I’ve been re-evaluated 3 times in the pa
February 8, 2018

Should a veteran who has temporary 100% ratings pursue permanent rating?

Question  What would be my best option be to try and receive a rating of permanent.  I currently am rated at 70% with the majori