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Important Update: New Presumptive Conditions for Gulf War and Post 9/11 Veterans
The Veterans Administration recently added new presumptive conditions for Gulf War and Post 9/11 Veterans including the following: Acute and chronic leukemia Multiple myeloma Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) Myelofibrosis Urinary bladder, ureter, and related genitourinary cancers As published on the VA.gov, the eligible veterans include the following: Gulf War Veterans: Veterans who served in Somalia or…
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Attention Veterans: Your Top 5 for 2025
A new year brings new and important considerations for obtaining veterans disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If you have or are intending to pursue disability benefits and/or appeals, consider our Top 5 for 2025 guide for navigating the complicated process. WOLF & BROWN’S TOP 5: 1. Continue to document the severity…
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Wolf & Brown Salutes Veterans – Every Day
Saluting WILLIAM CAREY, United States Marine Corps On Veterans Day, William Carey goes to mass. “I pray for those who didn’t come home. And I pray for other veterans who gave so much and for those who struggle.” Carey, a proud New Jersey citizen, served his country for nearly 10 years beginning in 1998, including…
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VA Proposal to Reduce Your Disability Rating – What it Means
When the Veterans Administration (VA) proposes to reduce a veteran’s disability rating, it creates one of the most stressful times in a veteran’s life. By Matthew J. Brown, Esq. VA-accredited attorney and partner at Wolf & Brown Law Offices Routinely, our office encounters a situation where the veteran believed in good faith their service-connected disability…
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The PACT Act: Are you Eligible?
The PACT Act creates presumptions that make it easier for veterans and their survivors to become entitled to service-connected disability and death benefits. By Matthew J. Brown, Esq. VA-accredited attorney and partner at Wolf & Brown Law Offices On August 10, 2022, the President signed into law the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our…
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Compensation vs. Pension Benefits: Understanding the Key Differences
It’s essential for veterans and their families to understand the distinctions between these two benefit programs to determine which may be applicable to their unique circumstances. By Matthew J. Brown, Esq. VA-accredited attorney and partner at Wolf & Brown Law Offices The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a range of benefits to eligible veterans,…
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Deciphering the VA Rating Decision: Understanding What’s Inside
For veterans navigating the complex world of VA disability benefits, receiving a VA rating decision is a significant milestone. By Matthew J. Brown, Esq. VA-accredited attorney and partner at Wolf & Brown Law Offices This document is the culmination of a lengthy process and contains vital information that determines the level of disability compensation a…
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C&P Examinations – How Important They Are and What You Should Know
When filing for VA disability compensation, VA may ask you to attend an examination as part of the claims process. Generally, the purpose of this examination is to determine if you claimed disability is service-connected; or alternatively, to determine if the severity of your current service-connected condition is worsening, static, or improving. By Matthew J.…
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Effective Dates: What they are and how they affect your VA Disability Benefits
One of the more common misunderstandings in Veterans Disability Law is the rule surrounding “effective dates”. What is an effective date? In short, it is the day that you can start receiving your disability benefits. By Matthew J. Brown, Esq. VA-accredited attorney and partner at Wolf & Brown Law Offices Generally, under federal rules and…
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VA Disability Benefit Claims – Wait Times Explained
When filing an initial claim for disability benefits with the Veterans Administration (VA) it takes approximately 118 days to process the claim and make a decision. However, this is an estimated completion timeline. In each individual case, the time it takes to review your claim depends on a number of factors including the number of…
