Complete List of Recognized Gulf War Locations for Presumptive Conditions
This is a complete and updated list of Southwest Asia and Gulf War locations with presumptive conditions, to include those […]
Complete List of Rare Respiratory Cancers Associated with Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter
This law was added affective August 5, 2021 as part of 38 CFR 3.320, the same law that allowed for
Presumptive Disabilities Associated with Exposure to Burn Pits and Other Toxins (BPOT) (under the PACT Act)
When people say “Presumptive Disabilities added by the PACT Act” or “Gulf War disabilities under the PACT Act”, this law
Service Connection 101: How to get Service-Connected
This is your service connection 101 guide. An overview of how veterans can establish service-connection for VA disability compensation. There
How to Establish Service Connection for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers claimed for service-connection. Some estimates show that over 15,000 Veterans are
Understanding VA ratings for headaches and migraines
Headaches and migraines are one of the most commonly service-connected disabilities, but, it’s also one of the most confusing. I
Claims Based on Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter
NOTE: This is a different law from the presumptive disabilities associated with exposure to burn pits and other toxins (BPOT)
Presumptive Service Connection for Infectious Diseases based on Gulf War service
Who qualifies for these benefits? Veterans who served in the following locations, including the airspace above them, from August 2,
What are Undiagnosed Illnesses and Medically Unexplained Chronic Multi-symptom Illness (MUCMI)
This refers to chronic disability resulting from an undiagnosed illness or combination of undiagnosed illnesses or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom
What is Toxic Exposure Risk Activity (TERA)?
Toxic Exposure Risk Activity, or TERA, is a VA term that means you may have been exposed to harmful substances