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The VA offers veterans with borderline disability claims a slight advantage with the Benefit of the Doubt Doctrine. Summary The VA’s Benefit of the Doubt Doctrine, or Reasonable Doubt Rule, directs adjudicators to decide in the veteran’s favor if evidence for and against a disability claim is balanced, helping veterans secure VA benefits in complex […]

The typical level of VA disability benefits for Agent Orange claims varies based on an individual veteran’s level of impairment from their service-connected injury or illness. Summary Agent Orange exposure has led to various severe health conditions in Vietnam War veterans, entitling them to VA disability benefits. VA disability compensation rates for 2024 range depending […]

Although obesity doesn’t receive a disability rating from the VA, veterans may be able to increase their compensation for the condition if it is caused by service-related injuries or mental illness. Summary Obesity is a prevalent condition among veterans caused by service injuries. Not just physical injuries but mental disorders as well can cause veteran […]

Gulf War veterans making VA disability claims for medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illnesses often require the help of a VA disability appeals attorney due to the complex nature of these cases. Summary Veterans often face difficulties accessing VA benefits for Gulf War Syndrome, partly due to the lack of a definitive diagnosis. Gulf War Syndrome […]

New research indicates that a veteran’s genetic background may play a role in how at risk they are for developing PTSD, but more information is needed to draw definitive conclusions.  Summary PTSD affects up to 30% of veterans, and studies have explored potential genetic links to PTSD symptoms using data from the Million Veteran Program. […]