Veterans Law

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Is It a Crime to Lie About Military Service?

Exaggeration, especially when it comes to military or combat experiences, is nothing new. Probably the only time that people exaggerate […]

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A Window Opens for Vietnam “Blue Water” Veterans

As of writing this article, blue water Vietnam Veterans are entitled to the same presumptive service connection as if they […]

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How to Apply Analogous Ratings for VA Disability Claims

38 C.F.R. pt. 4 (§§ 4.1 – 4.150) contains the VA’s Schedule for Rating Disabilities.  This is the law that […]

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There Are Special Rules for Veterans With Arthritis, Hypertension, and Other Chronic Conditions

Arthritis and Hypertension are just two common conditions in an extensive list that the VA will grant presumptive service connection […]

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Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and VA Disability Compensation

Miltary Sexual Trauma (“MST”) is when a servicemember is a victim of sexual assault, forced or coerced into sexual activities, […]

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How Do You Write a Statement In Support of A Claim for PTSD?

If you need to make a claim because of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome or PTSD, the VA has a form […]

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Protections Against Employment Discrimination for Military Personnel and Veterans

Even in our great nation, military service is not always as lauded as it should be and Servicemembers and Veterans […]

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The Three Elements of a Service-Connected VA Claim And the Importance of the Nexus

In order for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award service-connection for a disability, the Veteran must establish these […]

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Love and Marriage, The Department of Veterans Affairs Style

There are many VA benefits a spouse is eligible for, but not everyone is eligible for the designation of “spouse.”  […]

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The VA’s Duty to Maximize a Veteran’s Benefit

By regulation, the VA has a duty to grant “every benefit that can be supported in law.”[1]  However, the same […]

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