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VA Disability Newsletter Archive
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2025 VA disability rates are here
Who will the next VA Secretary be?
New cancers to join burn pit presumptive conditions list
What is the 2025 VA disability pay schedule?
Veterans struggle to access VA mental health care
Veterans will see 2.5% increase in 2025 VA disability payments
New program to assist vets with discharge upgrades
New VA emergency care option for veterans
VA to study possible link between PFAS and kidney cancer
Recent Blog Posts:
- Blue Water Navy Act and VA Disability Benefits
This post explains more about who qualifies as a Blue Water Navy veteran and the connection between the Blue Water Navy and Agent Orange. - VIDEO: The BVA Direct Review Docket and How to Use It
VA disability lawyer Lori Underwood explains what the BVA direct review docket is and how veterans can use it in their VA appeals. - Can I Use My VA Disability Living Overseas?
You may wonder, “Do I lose my VA benefits if I move overseas?” You’re still eligible for VA benefits if you live abroad. This post explains. - Understanding the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and Important CAVC Cases
We explain what the CAVC is, how it differs from the BVA, and some of the key Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims decisions veterans should know about. - The Connection Between Agent Orange and Lung Cancer
If you were exposed to Agent Orange during service and developed lung cancer, you may qualify for Agent Orange lung cancer VA benefits.
