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May 20, 2022

Drug tests

I failed a VHA drug test and am wondering what tracking system they use to ensure samples aren't switched?
May 19, 2022

Ischemic Heart Disease?

If I'm rated for IHD and then later get diagnosed with atherosclerosis, do I qualify for additional benefits?
May 19, 2022

PC?

If I decide to continue with active surveillance of my prostate cancer instead of a type of "treatment," will the VA still pay compensation?
May 17, 2022

PSA?

I'm doing watchful waiting with my prostate cancer, but my PSA level tested normal. Will I lose my VA disability because of this one test?
May 16, 2022

Claim?

I'm receiving 10% disability for dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Should I connect my newly diagnosed diabetes to that claim?
May 16, 2022

VA Health Care?

My medicare doctor says I have cancer in my lymph system. Will VA help or can I change to VA Health?
May 15, 2022

Tricare?

I have VA benefits. Is my wife of 50 years eligible for Tricare?
May 15, 2022

Chapter 35

If the student / dependent lives at home using the Chapter 35 benefits do I have to remove them from the disability claim?
May 13, 2022

Carotid Artery Disease

Will the VA recognize the carotid artery stenosis as "secondary" to ischemic heart disease?
May 12, 2022

Vietnam Vet?

If I'm a Vietnam Era veteran, is it correct to put "Vietnam Veteran" on the grave marker?