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January 12, 2021

IMO?

How do I find an Independent Medical Opinion (IMO) in my area?

January 11, 2021

P & T?

Is it possible to receive P&T with a combined service connected evaluation/rating of/at 60%?

January 11, 2021

Effective date?

If VA put hypertension on the agent oranges presumptive list would the pay retroactive benefits for a previous hypertension claim denial?

January 8, 2021

Drug Screens?

Can you refuse a drug test by your family doctor?

January 8, 2021

P & T?

If my rating goes up to 100% with an additional claim, and at least one of my disabilities are permanent, will that qualify me as P&T?

January 8, 2021

C & P Exam

Why do I need a C & P for prostate cancer if my diagnosis is already in my VA medical files?

January 7, 2021

VA Health Care

Are Vietnam Veterans required to meet income tests for VA Healthcare Benefits?

January 7, 2021

Prostste Cancer

How are my VA benefits affected by the "watchful waiting" option for prostate cancer?

January 6, 2021

TDIU & Work

Does the TDIU poverty threshold count dependents or just the veteran?

January 5, 2021

Permanent?

If I have TDIU, how can I tell if it's permanent?

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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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