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Getting Your VA Rating for GERD

April 17, 2025 by Neil Woods

Did you know GERD may be related to military service? We explain the VA disability rating for GERD, the VA GERD DBQ, and related conditions.

Filed under: Digestive System

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MCAS Cherry Point Toxic Exposure Benefits

April 15, 2025 by Neil Woods

Toxins found at Cherry Point include PFAS, VOCs, and PCBs. Veterans who served there may qualify for VA disability for MCAS Cherry Point toxic exposure.

Filed under: Agent Orange, Contaminated Water, PFAS, Toxic Exposure

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Getting a VA Disability Rating for Multiple Myeloma

April 10, 2025 by Neil Woods

We explain the connection between multiple myeloma, Agent Orange, and other toxins, and how the VA rates the condition.

Filed under: Agent Orange, Burn Pits, Cancer

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Can Veterans Get a VA Rating for POTS?

April 8, 2025 by Neil Woods

Veterans who can tie their POTS diagnosis back to their military service may be eligible for a POTS VA disability rating. This post explains.

Filed under: Neurological System

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Are Disabled Veterans Affected by 2025 VA Layoffs?

April 4, 2025 by Neil Woods

Is there a proposal to end VA disability benefits? The short answer is no. This post answers FAQs about what’s happening at the VA in 2025.

Filed under: VA Policies

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Fort Bragg Toxic Exposure Benefits

April 3, 2025 by Neil Woods

We explain more about Fort Bragg toxic exposure and how affected veterans can qualify for VA compensation.

Filed under: Contaminated Water, PFAS, Toxic Exposure

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Understanding VA Disability for Autoimmune Diseases

April 1, 2025 by Neil Woods

Veterans with an autoimmune disease connected to military service may be eligible for a VA disability rating for an autoimmune disease VA rating.

Filed under: Infectious Diseases; Immune Disorders; Nutritional Deficiencies

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Understanding Reservists and National Guard VA Benefits

March 27, 2025 by Neil Woods

Does the National Guard get VA benefits? Can Reservists get VA disability? We explain.

Filed under: VA Disability Application Process, VA Policies

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VA Disability for Veterans Exposed to Asbestos in Service

March 25, 2025 by Neil Woods

Veterans who developed a health condition from military asbestos exposure may be eligible for compensation from the VA.

Filed under: Respiratory System, Toxic Exposure

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North Carolina Veteran Benefits

March 24, 2025 by Neil Woods

Our VA accredited team helps veterans in North Carolina get disabled veteran benefits.

Filed under: States

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VA Disability Benefits for Mountain Home AFB Toxic Exposure

March 20, 2025 by Neil Woods

Veterans who were subject to PFAS exposure at Mountain Home AFB and later developed health complications may be eligible for VA disability benefits.

Filed under: Contaminated Water, PFAS, Toxic Exposure

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Getting VA Disability for Memory Loss

March 18, 2025 by Neil Woods

Although there isn’t a specific memory loss VA rating, veterans can still receive benefits for the condition causing their memory loss.

Filed under: Neurological System

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