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November 10, 2021

Veteran?

Does one have to serve in war to be considered a veteran?

November 10, 2021

P & T

Can someone hold a job and earn income if they are rated T&P?

November 10, 2021

P & T

When it comes to VA disability ratings, does T & P and P & T mean the same thing? If so, are you allowed to have a job if you are rated…

November 10, 2021

Schedular v. TDIU 100% Rating

Can you work if your rated 100% disabled on the schedule?

November 6, 2021

P & T?

Is there a form I need to fill out to request that my temporary rating be change to a permanent rating?

November 4, 2021

Income?

Are VA compensation payments counted as income?

November 4, 2021

C & P Exam

Can I get a review or get a copy of my QTC C & P exam report?

November 3, 2021

Med Boarded

What should I expect from the Medical Board? Will the Army pay for my health needs once I'm separated?

November 2, 2021

IHD?

What are your thoughts on Aortic Valve Stenosis falling within the generally accepted medical definition of Ischemic Heart Disease?

November 2, 2021

CHAMPVA

Is there a faster way to get a preauthorization from CHAMPVA than going through a higher level review process?

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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.

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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.