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Do You Need to Attend Your C&P Exam?

A C&P exam, short for Compensation and Pension exam, is a medical examination used by VA to help determine the severity of a veteran’s disability and assign an appropriate rating. C&P exams form a crucial element

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What is a Deferred VA Claim?

After you submit a claim for veterans disability benefits, you’re sure to hope for a positive outcome. But if your claim isn’t granted, the only alternative is to have your claim denied, right? Not necessarily. Sometimes,

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VA Compensation: Herbicide (Agent Orange) Claim Effective Dates of Presumptive Conditions

Agent Orange Normally, the effective date for a VA Compensation Claim is the date the claim was filed, or the date the Intent to File was filed. However, there are several separate provisions for effective dates

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VA Compensation, PTSD 2: Evidence for In-Services Event / Stressor for PTSD

As stated previously, for service connection of PTSD three elements are required. The veteran must have a current diagnosis of PTSD The in-service event/stressors must be supported by credible evidence A connection (called a nexus) between

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VA Compensation, PTSD 3: PTSD Nexus Letters

As stated previously, for service connection of PTSD three elements are required. The veteran must have a current diagnosis of PTSD The in-service event/stressors must be supported by credible evidence A connection (called a nexus) between

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VA Disability Back Pay: How It Works & When to File

When a veteran first files his or her VA disability claim, it may take months or years for the VA to approve it. But that doesn’t mean the VA starts paying out benefits beginning with the

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1151 Claims – What Is It & How Do I file?

While the VA offers medical treatment, support programs, and disability pay to veterans who are injured or disabled while in active service, it may also be held accountable for further harm inflicted upon veterans directly under

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Do I Qualify for VA Disability?

Wondering if you qualify for VA disability benefits? You’re not alone. Many of our clients have tried to figure out VA law themselves, before growing frustrated and scheduling appointments with our VA disability lawyers. Even if

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Tinnitus VA Disability Kalamazoo MI

How Do I Prove Tinnitus for VA Disability?

Did the VA deny your disability claim for tinnitus? While tinnitus is one of the most common VA disability claims, it can be difficult to prove service-connection. The best solution is to hire one of our

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Certified VA Attorneys Kalamazoo MI

What is a VA-Accredited Attorney?

If your attorney is not accredited by the VA, they’re not qualified to represent you. This is why it’s important to research your VA disability attorney before hiring. In fact, we encourage you to check us

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