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Asbestos on Destroyers | Mesothelioma Veterans Center
Asbestos on Destroyers | Mesothelioma Veterans Center administrator 13 Views • 2 years ago

Almost every U.S. Navy destroyer built between the 1930s and early 1980s contained asbestos, a material now known to cause mesothelioma.

U.S. Navy veterans who developed this cancer after serving on destroyers can file for VA benefits, get medical care, and access private compensation right now. Go to https://www.mesotheliomaveterans.org/ or call 877-234-2952 to get started.

Back Pay for VA Disability | How far back does VA Disability Pay? | Veterans Benefits | theSITREP
Back Pay for VA Disability | How far back does VA Disability Pay? | Veterans Benefits | theSITREP administrator 13 Views • 2 years ago

In this episode of theSITREP, we discuss Back Pay or Retroactive Benefits for VA Disability or VA Service-Connected Compensation. This episode is part of a weekly, video series that answers questions about VA Service-Connected Compensation (see link below for playlist)… be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss future episodes! Links for additional videos about VA disability, VA home loans, VA health care, and more are below.

Have ideas for a future episode of theSITREP? If so, email us at theSITREP@va.gov

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The Department of Veterans Affairs has three, separate administrations aimed to serve our country’s Veterans with an assortment of benefits that address the unique needs of every Veteran. To be sure you are interacting with the proper administration within VA, here are short descriptions for each VA administration:

VHA: VA’s Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care network in the United States, with 1,255 health care facilities serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.

VBA: Veterans can earn a range of benefits that help them transition back to civilian life in the country they fought to defend. Through the Veterans Benefits Administration, VA helps servicemembers transition out of military service, and assists with education, home loans, life insurance and much more.

NCA: The job of the National Cemetery Administration is to make sure those who served this nation are never forgotten. NCA provides dignified burial services for Veterans and eligible family members by maintaining 142 cemeteries as national shrines and providing lasting tributes that commemorate their service and sacrifice to our nation.

DISCLAIMER: The Department of Veterans Affairs does not endorse or officially sanction any entities that may be discussed in this video, nor any media, products, or services they may provide.

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Veterans Day 2023 - A Tribute to Moffitt Team Member Veterans
Veterans Day 2023 - A Tribute to Moffitt Team Member Veterans administrator 7 Views • 2 years ago

Veterans with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): How to Get the Benefits and Care You Deserve
Veterans with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): How to Get the Benefits and Care You Deserve administrator 3 Views • 2 years ago

Some U.S. military veterans have an increased risk of developing chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) due to environmental exposures that occurred during service. This CLL Society webinar goes over how veterans with CLL can apply for and receive benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). All VA benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

To access resources from the webinar and watch the CLL Society webinar on our website, visit: https://cllsociety.org/2019/11..../veterans-with-cll-h
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An Emotional Surprise for an Inspiring Veteran
An Emotional Surprise for an Inspiring Veteran administrator 6 Views • 2 years ago

Ellen had a big surprise for Franz Walkup and his wife, Shannon, but that wasn't the only surprise. Franz had an incredible one for Ellen.
Connecticut veterans fight to expose burn pit effects after years in service
Connecticut veterans fight to expose burn pit effects after years in service administrator 4 Views • 2 years ago

This year has been huge in the fight for veterans' healthcare benefits, but for some, the action is still too late.

The PACT Act is now officially a law, expanding Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, agent orange, and other toxic substances.

While the law is the largest expansion of benefits in VA history, advocates said there is still more work to be done.

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Atomic Veterans Were Silenced for 50 Years. Now, They're Talking.
Atomic Veterans Were Silenced for 50 Years. Now, They're Talking. administrator 6 Views • 2 years ago

After more than four decades of forced silence, some of the last surviving atomic soldiers share their unfathomable experiences of the atomic bomb tests in the 1950s. Read more: https://www.theatlantic.com/vi....deo/index/590299/ato

"The Atomic Soldiers" was directed by Morgan Knibbe. It is a part of The Atlantic Selects, an online showcase of short documentaries from independent creators, curated by The Atlantic.

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Agent Orange Presumptive List Grows to Help Vietnam Veterans
Agent Orange Presumptive List Grows to Help Vietnam Veterans administrator 4 Views • 2 years ago

In April 1975 the war in Vietnam ended for U.S. service members, but the fight on behalf of thousands of veterans exposed to Agent Orange and other defoliants still goes on. Recently three new conditions were added to the list of presumptive conditions related to these toxic chemicals widely used in Southeast Asia during the war. If a veteran is diagnosed with a disease classified as presumptive, that veteran can qualify for disability benefits without the burden of proving the condition was caused by military service.

This new development means that tens of thousands of veterans will now be eligible for VA disability benefits if their Agent Orange exposure resulted in bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, or Parkinson’s Disease-like symptoms.

Many veterans who were exposed to defoliants like Agent Orange have developed serious health conditions. Often symptoms do not appear until years after exposure. The Agent Orange Act of 1991 established a presumption of service connection which meant that for VA disability cases the VA must assume that veterans who served in certain locations and during certain time periods were exposed to toxic chemicals. It means these veterans no longer have to provide proof of an in-service event, injury, or illness that led to their disabilities.

Usually, presumptive conditions are set by the VA, based on significant supporting evidence from scientific studies. However, in this case, the new illnesses were added by Congress as part of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. The National Defense Authorization Act is a usually routine policy and spending bill for the Defense Department that passes through Congress every year.

We encourage veterans who have been diagnosed with one of these newly designated illnesses and haven’t filed for disability to submit a claim right away. And those whose claims were denied should now re-file for benefits through the VA. If you’re a family member of a Vietnam-era veteran who has died as a result of one of the newly added presumptive conditions, you’re also encouraged to apply on the veteran's behalf.

If you want to file for VA benefits or if you want to appeal a rating decision, contact us at Cuddigan Law. Our attorneys have been supporting veterans for years, and we’ll carefully examine your case to advise you on the best approach for receiving the maximum in disability benefits. Call us today for a free evaluation of your situation.
U.S. Veterans and Risks of Asbestos Exposure | Mesothelioma Veterans Center
U.S. Veterans and Risks of Asbestos Exposure | Mesothelioma Veterans Center administrator 3 Views • 2 years ago

In this video, VA-accredited attorney Eric Hall explains why U.S. veterans are at risk of asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma. He also breaks down how affected veterans can access military benefits and medical treatment. The Mesothelioma Veterans Center can help you access VA benefits, financial aid, and medical care after a mesothelioma diagnosis. Visit https://www.mesotheliomaveterans.org/ or call (877) 234-2952 to get started.

Veterans Say Toxic Fumes From Burn Pits On Bases Abroad Have Led To More Breast Cancer At Home
Veterans Say Toxic Fumes From Burn Pits On Bases Abroad Have Led To More Breast Cancer At Home administrator 4 Views • 2 years ago

An alarming rise in breast cancer among military veterans is reigniting concern about burn pits on overseas military bases. Women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan say they face a higher risk of cancer from exposure to the pits' toxic fumes. ***
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