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List of U.S. Military Bases That Stored Agent Orange: Verified Sites, VA Benefits, and What Veterans Should Know in 2025
When most people think of Agent Orange, they associate it exclusively with jungles in Vietnam. However, mounting evidence and Department of Defense records confirm ...
PA Surges Past $1.4 Billion in Aid as Veteran Claims Hit Record-Breaking Levels
In a historic year for Pennsylvania veterans, the Shapiro Administration has secured nearly $1.4 billion in compensation and pension benefits, marking a dramatic 23 ...
Mississippi State Veterans Benefits: A Comprehensive Guide
Mississippi is home to nearly 700,000 veterans, many of whom rely on state-specific benefits to help transition into civilian life and maintain stability. From ...
Helping Veterans Win VA Claims & Appeals: A Guide for Family & Friends
Navigating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims and appeals process can be complex, overwhelming, and time-consuming for veterans, especially those dealing with ...
VA Mental Health Claim Statistics: One of the Fastest-Growing VA Disability Categories
In recent years, mental health claims have become one of the fastest-growing disability categories within the Veterans Affairs (VA) system. In December 2025, over ...
2026 VA Chapter 31 Pay Chart: Maximizing Your Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Benefits
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E), formerly known as “Voc Rehab,” is a vital program designed to help veterans with service-connected disabilities achieve employment success ...
What Is the VA 5-Year Rule for Disability? How It Protects Veterans’ Benefits
The VA disability 5-year rule is designed to protect veterans from having their disability ratings reduced without sufficient evidence of sustained improvement. According to ...
Key Lessons from Two Recent Veterans Law Precedents: Bilharz and Stewart
Two recent decisions from the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) have significant implications for veterans’ rights and Veterans Affairs (VA) procedures. In ...
Pennsylvania State Veterans Benefits: A Comprehensive Guide
Pennsylvania is home to a large and active veteran population, with veterans making up 7.5% of the state’s adult residents. The state has developed ...
U.S. Army Veterans Home Loan Program: A Pathway to Homeownership
The VA Home Loan Program has long been one of the most valuable benefits available to U.S. Army Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard ...
