See below for important links to forms and hotlines for veterans. Relevant updates within the VA system and information related to veteran's law can also be found below.
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Obtaining VA Benefits for Agent Orange-Related HypertensionThe recently enacted PACT Act extends VA benefits eligibility to Vietnam War Veterans who developed hypertension after being exposed to Agent Orange.
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How a VA Disability Benefits Lawyer Can Help With the 5 Common Most Common PACT Act ClaimsA disproportionate number of PACT Act claims are filed for five presumptive conditions. Learn what they are and how a VA disability benefits lawyer can help.
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Common Forms for VA FilingsSean Kendall, VA Benefits Lawyer, keeps an up-to-date library of common forms Veterans need to fill out as part of their claims. Click here to find the form you need for your situation.
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Obtaining the Resources You Need for an MST-Related DisabilityMilitary sexual trauma, or MST, can have a long-lasting impact on survivors. While the VA doesn’t recognize MST as a disability, related conditions may qualify.
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The PACT Act’s Provisions for Surviving RelativesThe federal PACT Act has a list of over 20 new presumptive conditions, extending eligibility for survivor benefits to previously-denied claimants.
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Avoiding Fraud by Entrusting Your TDIU Claim to an Accredited VA AttorneyUnlike VA claims coaches, accredited VA disability attorneys are held to a rigid standard and often have years of experience handling unemployability claims.
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Writing a Buddy Letter or Affidavit in Support of a VA Benefits ClaimVA Form 21-10210, Lay Witness Statement, can be used to supplement a new benefits claim, an appeal, or a request for a higher disability rating. Learn more here.
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How to Apply for VA Individual Unemployability Benefits (Form 21-8940 & 21-4192 Explained)Department of Veterans Affairs Form 21-4192 is used to collect information from an individual unemployability applicant’s most recent employer.
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How to Complete VA Form 21-8940, Veteran’s Application for Increased Compensation Based on UnemployabilityVA Form 21-8940 is used to petition the Department of Veterans Affairs for increased compensation if a service-related disability makes it difficult to hold a job.
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Filing Out the Decision Review Request: Board Appeal Notice of Disagreement (Form 10182)Veterans can use VA Form 10182, Decision Review Request, to appeal adverse determinations to a Veterans Appeal Board.
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Filling Out the Application for Disability Compensation and Related Benefits (VA Form 21-526EZ)Department of Veterans Affairs Form 21-526EZ is the first step in opening a service-related disability claim for benefits.
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Understanding VA Form 20-0995, Decision Review Request: Supplemental ClaimVA Form 20-0995 provides Veterans with an opportunity to have the Department of Veterans Affairs reconsider an existing benefits determination.