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Temporary 100% VA Disability Rating
Did you know if you spend time in a VA hospital or a VA-approved hospital for a disability related to your military service, you may be able to get a temporary 100% disability rating? Here’s how: You spend more than 21 days in a VA hospital or other approved hospital for a service-connected disability; You are under hospital observation for more than 21 days at a VA facility for a service-connected disability. Veteran must file a claim to get a temporary 100% rating.
Truth About Toxic Exposure Screening
Did you know the purpose of the toxic exposure screening is for enrolled veterans to self-report potential exposures to toxins during their military service? Getting your screening starts a conversation about your exposure concerns, so that any future symptoms or clinical evaluations you need can be considered alongside your exposure history. No clinical diagnostic tests or physical exams occur as part of the screening.
Veterans May Be Cut Off
Did you know the Affordable Connectivity Program currently provides between $30 and $75 a month to cover internet bills of more than 23 million households across the country, about half of whom are veterans and active duty service members? However, Government officials are sounding the alarm that the federal subsidy helping millions of veterans and military families pay for internet access will end soon unless Congress extends the program before the start of May 2024.
Weekly Practice Has Ended
Did you know the VA ended its weekly practice of submitting the names of veterans appointed fiduciaries to handle their VA disability benefits to the FBI’s national background check database? The database contains information on veterans prohibited from buying or receiving firearms. Inclusion in the database legally disqualifies veterans from owning, possessing or buying firearms from licensed dealers.
VA's 5-Year Rule
Did you know the VA’s 5-year rule provides veterans with a level of security, ensuring that their disability rating remains stable? If a service-connected disability shows no significant improvement over five years, the VA discontinues periodic reexaminations, treating the condition as unchanging.
Veterans Living With MS
Did you know the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that 55,000-70,000 veterans live with multiple sclerosis in the United States? The VA established the MS Centers of Excellence (MSCoE) to further understand MS and its impact on veterans. The MSCoE promotes research into the causes of and treatments for MS. It consists of a network of around 90 MS programs that aims to minimize disability and maximize quality of life for veterans with MS.
Supplemental Claim
Did you know a Supplemental Claim might be ideal for those who have additional evidence not previously considered by the VA? Submitting new evidence that supports your claim could change the decision in your favor.
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VA May Owe You Compensation
Did you know if you or a loved one deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan between 2003 and 2017 the VA may owe you compensation? If you or your family member suffered injuries such as loss of limb, loss of eyesight, required surgeries due to blast impacts, or experienced severe traumatic brain injuries due to sniper, rocket mortar, EFP, or IED attacks, you might be entitled to compensation.
More Veterans Eligible for Benefits
Did you know the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently posted a final rule amending its regulations regarding character of discharge determinations? The new ruling expands access to VA care and benefits for some veterans discharged under “other than honorable conditions” or by “special court-martial.”
Veterans May Have Been Hacked
Did you know more than 15 million veterans may have had their personal information breached (April 2024)? The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reached out to veterans that may have been affected by a cybersecurity breach involving one of its vendors.
Veterans Affected With "Rights of Passage" Tradition
Did you know Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) was used as a right of passage on thousands of military firefighters when they changed duty stations or separated from the Armed Forces? Exposure to AFFF foam chemicals has been associated with increased rates of kidney and prostate cancers among those exposed.
Veterans Report Injuries
Did you know Veterans report more musculoskeletal injuries than non-veterans? Veterans report more broken bones, joint dislocations, sprains, and tendonitis than the general population.
Documents Showing Herbicide Use at Ft. Ord
Did you know the VA denies Agent Orange or any other herbicide was ever stored, used or tested at Fort Ord? Yet, Yet environmental activist Elder, with help from toxic and remediation specialist Denise Trabbic-Pointer and former VA physician Kyle Horton, compiled seven documents showing otherwise.
COLA Estimate for 2025
Did you know the current 2025 Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase estimate is a 3.0%? It will go into effect December 1, 2024, payable beginning January 1, 2025.
Number One Scam Targeting Veterans
Did you know the number one scam targeting veterans are romance scams. These scams involve fraudsters pretending to be someone you trust, such as friends, relatives, or even romantic interests. They use various angles to make their stories sound believable and convince victims to send them money. Additionally, romance scams disproportionately affect veterans aged 50–69, with victims losing a total of $179.65 million in the first three quarters of 2023 alone. It’s essential for veterans to stay vigilant and recognize the warning signs of these scams to protect themselves and their finances.
Veterans Contaminated
Did you know between 1953 and 1987, over one million Veterans were exposed to contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina?
2-Fold Increase
Did you know a recent study that included female Veterans from the Gulf War found that 25 years after the conflict, females who were deployed to the Gulf reported an almost 2-fold increase risk of a variety of symptoms related to cognitive, neurologic, mood, and respiratory complaints over that of females who were not deployed?
Surprising Facts About Chapter 30 Benefits
Did you know that Chapter 30 benefits can be used for more than a college course? Veterans may use Chapter 30 benefits for the following: College degree, certificate programs, technical or vocational courses, flight training, apprenticeships or on-the-job training, high-tech training, licensing and certification tests, entrepreneurship training, certain entrance examinations, correspondence courses, remedial training, deficiency, and refresher courses under certain circumstances.