'It's an Embarrassment, Absolutely'
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Veterans React to Woodruff Documentary With Complaints of Treatment at Local VA Hospitals March 6, 2007 — - Since ABC aired Bob Woodruff's documentary "To Iraq and Back," we have received more than a thousand e-mails from veterans and their families, with many claiming they have had problems dealing with the Veteran's Benefits Administration as they seek rehabilitation from injuries sustained in Iraq and Afghanistan. Read More...
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100% or Individual Unemployability Benefits (TDIU)
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This is by no means an extensive list and we recommend calling the VA at 1-800-827-1000 with any questions about the following benefits.
Dental treatment
Educational Assistance for Dependents: (under chapter 35) Veteran Must be rated 100% and permanent and total by the VA.
Civilian health and medical program for dependents/survivors (CHAMPVA) Veteran Must be rated 100% and permanent and total by the VA. Read More...
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38 CFR 4.1 Essentials of evaluative rating.
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This rating schedule is primarily a guide in the evaluation of disability resulting from all types of diseases and injuries encountered as a result of or incident to military service. The percentage ratings represent as far as can practicably be determined the average impairment in earning capacity resulting from such diseases and injuries and their residual conditions in civil occupations. Generally, the degrees of disability specified are considered adequate to compensate for considerable loss of working time from exacerbations or illnesses proportionate to the severity of the several grades of disability. For the application of this schedule, accurate and fully descriptive medical examinations are required, with emphasis upon the limitation of activity imposed by the disabling condition. Over a period of many years, a veteran's disability claim may require reratings in accordance with changes in laws, medical knowledge and his or her physical or mental condition. It is thus essential, both in the examination and in the evaluation of disability, that each disability be viewed in relation to its history. [41 FR 11292, Mar. 18, 1976] Read More...
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A Veterans Benefits Affairs Rater's View
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"Worth a read" - Tbird(webmaster HadIt.com) First, allow me to introduce myself with some background info. I am a veteran, a nurse, a woman, and decide VA disability claims. I share many of the frustrations of veterans when I see claims that have not been properly or expeditiously decided. It is my mission to correct these where possible. I have called errors on prior decisions and awarded benefits back to the original claim date. I'm sure that I also have made errors and hope others have caught and corrected these. Read More...
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Agent Orange Presumptive Conditions
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Agent Orange Presumptive DiseaseAgent Orange and Vietnam Veterans
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Agent Orange Symptoms and Effects
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Agent Orange Symptoms and Effects
The following is a list of reported Agent Orange symptoms and effects:
1. Gastrointestinal: loss of appetite (anorexia) nausea vomiting diarrhea constipation yellowing of eyes, skin, and urine (Jaundice) liver inflammation (Hepatitis) vomiting blood (Hematemesis) abdominal pain gastric hyperplasia gastric ulcers Read More...
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Aid and Attendance veterans benefit
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What is Aid and Attendance? Aid and attendance is an additional amount available to eligible veterans and dependents who are entitled to VA pension or VA compensation. Who is eligible for aid and attendance? A veteran, dependent spouse, or surviving spouse who is a patient in a licensed nursing home because of mental or physical incapacity or otherwise determined to be in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, may be entitled to higher income limitations or additional benefits, depending on the type of benefit received. Read More...
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