A buddy letter, or Statement in Support of Claim, is a crucial means for veterans to provide credible lay evidence in VA disability claims, helping to fill gaps in records and corroborate service-related events or injuries.
Stay informed about the ongoing challenges and progress surrounding VA benefits for burn pit exposure – from the toxic effects of burn pits on veterans' health, the slow recognition by the VA, to recent legislative developments like the PACT Act aiming to provide relief and increased benefits for affected veterans.
CHAMPVA is a healthcare program by the VA for eligible family members of disabled veterans or veterans who passed away. It covers a variety of medical services and supplies, but there are some things it doesn't cover. To apply, you need to provide the right documents to the VA.
Learn about the Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ), a VA form that gives veterans a way to submit medical evidence from their physician to support their disability benefits claims.
Proposed Expansion of Service-Connected Disabilities List: Department of Veterans Affairs Considers Adding Nine Rare Respiratory Cancers, Offering Potential Benefits to Affected Veterans and Dependents.
Medical conditions related to military service, including sleep apnea and its connection to presumptive or secondary conditions, may make veterans eligible for disability compensation and benefits, contingent upon meeting specific VA criteria.
