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The VA uses an effective date to determine the start of a veteran’s disability benefit payment for a claim, typically the date of their initial or increased compensation application. However, this date may not be the earliest, and there may be various arguments for a different effective date. It’s important for a veteran to…

The PACT Act broadens the scope of VA healthcare and benefits for Veterans who have been exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other harmful substances. By extending the list of medical conditions presumed to be caused by such exposures, the PACT Act amplifies the support and care accessible for affected Veterans and their survivors.

Bladder Cancer is a now a recognized presumptive condition related to Agent Orange exposure. Many Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and other related herbicides…