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May 11, 2021

CHAMPVA

What is the best way to transition from employer offered insurance to CHAMPVA?

May 11, 2021

Caregiver Appeal

What's the best way to appeal a VA Caregiver denial?

May 11, 2021

Hypothyroidism & Agent Orange

How do I file a hypothyroidism claim? Is it a presumptive condition related to Agent Orange?

May 9, 2021

Vietnam Era?

Is a veteran considered Vietnam Era if they were inactive reserve during the qualifying time?

May 8, 2021

Apportionment process

How to get apportionment stopped once all court order obligations are paid?

May 8, 2021

Home Purchase?

Can I buy a home through the VA without risking any of my non-service related VA Pension?

May 8, 2021

SSDI?

Can a veteran get an additional amount from social security due to their VA disability status?

May 7, 2021

IMO?

Do I need an Independent Medical Opinion (IMO) for each secondary condition claim?

May 6, 2021

Hearing Loss Claim?

Where can I get an nexus letter for hearing loss diagnosed by a VA doctor?

May 5, 2021

Cochlear Implants

Would cochlear implants increase my disability rating for hearing loss?

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Jim Strickland is a Vietnam era Army veteran and nationally recognized expert on VA disability benefits who is also editor and webmaster of the popular VA Watchdog website. Jim writes extensively about VA and Social Security disability benefits. Jim is kind enough to answer questions from visitors on StatesideLegal.org here in Jim's Mailbag.

About Jim's Mailbag

Jim's Mailbag is a regular column where veterans, servicemembers, and family members can ask Jim Strickland their questions about VA and Social Security disability benefits. You can browse all of these Q&As here, and search the Jim's Mailbag archives for helpful answers. If Jim hasn't already addressed the questions you have, you can submit your own question.