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December 9, 2021

Benefits?

Is my dad eligible for any VA benefits even if his service didn't include boots on the ground in Vietnam?
December 6, 2021

A & A / Housebound

I want to file for either Aid and Attendance or House Bound. Which of the two should I pursue?
December 5, 2021

Lab work?

Does the VA really have to do my blood work or can I have my civilian doctor do it?
December 4, 2021

The process

What is the VA benefits process for watchful waiting of prostate cancer?
December 2, 2021

TDIU

Should I ask the VA to review my TDIU rating?
December 2, 2021

Pre-existing conditions

Can pre-existing conditions be service connected?
December 1, 2021

Deductibles

I have Medicare Parts A & B and VA health care. Without a Medicare supplement, who pays the 20% deductible that Medicare doesn’t cover when I use…
December 1, 2021

Ratings & Risks

If I file for a secondary condition, will I lose the protection of the over 55 rule of re-examination and then possible get reduced from my current…
December 1, 2021

Extraschedular consideration?

How can I get the VA to consider my spine’s new titanium addition like they do with other areas of the body?
December 1, 2021

Dependent Eligibility

Can a veteran dependent get VA compensation and healthcare benefits for their own medical issues even if they haven't served in the military?