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March 20, 2021

IU & Working?

If I'm rated 100% TDIU, can I work for donations or not charge at all for my work?

March 17, 2021

P & T? TDIU?

How to tell if I'm TDIU or not from my VA letter.

March 16, 2021

PUA?

Do you have to notify those administering the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance about your VA Disability Benefits?

March 16, 2021

FMP

What medical coverage does a veteran have outside of the US if they only have VA medical coverage?

March 15, 2021

CHAMPVA?

Is CHAMPVA still a good plan?

March 14, 2021

Section 1318

What is Section 1318 and what are the benefits?

March 13, 2021

New Ratings?

Can filing for additional presumptive agent orange disabilities harm my current rating?

March 13, 2021

Denied claim

How to get DOD information for a complex VA case in a timely manner?

March 12, 2021

Drug Screens?

Question: I recently was asked to do labs at the VA. I informed them I would not consent to a drug screen and that they didn't have my pe

March 12, 2021

Independent Medical Opinions (IMOs)

Who can I contact for a nexus letter?

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