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January 7, 2021

Prostste Cancer

How are my VA benefits affected by the "watchful waiting" option for prostate cancer?

January 6, 2021

TDIU & Work

Does the TDIU poverty threshold count dependents or just the veteran?

January 5, 2021

Permanent?

If I have TDIU, how can I tell if it's permanent?

January 5, 2021

Agent Orange Presumptive List

Is hypothyroidism on the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list?

January 4, 2021

Evidence?

How do I find out what evidence the VA has to rate my claims?

January 3, 2021

Nexus Letters

Can you help me with a Nexus Letter?

January 3, 2021

Rehab Pay

Can I apply for the convalescent pay I did not receive while recovering from a service connected illness?

January 3, 2021

Coast Guard Reserves

Are Coast Guard Reservists entitled to an VA benefits?

January 3, 2021

BVA Decisions

How long does it take to a decision after a BVA hearing?

January 2, 2021

Diabetes Ratings?

Any advice about a Diabetes claim that was rejected because medication is keep glucose levels below limits?

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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.