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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How to Sign Up for the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry—and How This Affects Your Claim for VA Disability BenefitsThe VA’s Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry provides Veterans with an opportunity to contribute to scientific progress while assessing their own health risks.
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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 Complete VA Form 21-4192, Request for Employment Information in Connection With Claim for Disability BenefitsDepartment 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.