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September 1, 2021

End of life benefits

How much does a veteran get for burial costs?

August 31, 2021

CHAMPVA

What is the OptumRx card? Is it used along with Meds by Mail?

August 29, 2021

PTSD Claims?

Where can someone find previous cases for a specific type of VA disability claim.

August 26, 2021

Effective Dates?

What would be the effective date of my Agent Orange hypothyroidism claim be?

August 26, 2021

Industrial Solvents?

Question: Hi Jim I am doing some research for a veteran I represent.

August 26, 2021

Discharge Upgrades?

What can I do if the BCNR has denied my Discharge Upgrade for reasons that are in direct contrast to my VA findings?

August 23, 2021

Prostate Cancer?

Should a veteran file a claim for issues related to prostate cancer removal?

August 22, 2021

Claim?

I thought I was supposed to get a temporary rating on receipt of my prostate cancer claim. How do I get a decision from the VA?

August 22, 2021

Retro Pay?

If a veteran is rated 100% P&T and they win an appeal can they still receive retroactive pay?

August 17, 2021

Rosters?

How can I get a roster of the Marines I served with in Vietnam?

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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.