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Social Security Summary of Administrative Review Process Source: SSA.gov GN 03101.001 Effective Dates: 09/19/2023 TN 20 (09-23) A. Administrative Review Process Defined A claimant or appointed representative who disagrees with an initial determination or decision may request further review under the administrative review process, also known as the appeal process. The claimant or appointed representative must request a review within 60 days of the decision, or the right to further review will be lost. B. Steps In The Administrative Review Process 1. Reconsideration …
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The Law of Veterans Benefits 2008 - 2010 This document aims to identify the most significant decisions in veterans' law between 2008-2010. ‘The two-year period addressed in this article has been a busy time for the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (“Veterans Court” or “Court”) 2 as well as in veterans’ law generally. A new Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (“Department” or VA) is under a new administration. Congress has been active in passing important legislation and its oversight role. The Veterans Court celebrated ‘the twentieth anniversary of its first co…
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Here are some of the top posts for Diabetes Service-Connected. According to the VBA Annual Report Fiscal Year 2022. Diabetes is the third most claimed disability body system. See the image below: The most prevalent SC disabilities of all compensation recipients Posts to get you started. Secondary diabetes laylay posted a question in VA Disability Claims Research diabetes secondary to service connected breast cancer treatment - any knowledge of this? September 16, 2023 1 reply Diabetes type II caused by medications Carl the Engineer posted a question in VA Disabili…
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VA disability compensation in the US dates back to the Civil War. During the War, legislation was passed to provide disability compensation to Union soldiers injured due to their military service. The history of VA disability compensation in the United States dates back to the Civil War. During the Civil War, Congress enacted legislation to provide disability compensation to Union soldiers who were injured during their military service. This legislation marked the beginning of a long history of providing disability compensation to veterans in the United States. In 1888, Congress passed the Dependent and Disability Pension Act, which provided pensions to …
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VBA Annual Benefits Report FY 2022 Download the Full Report Here veterans-bnefits-administration-annual-report-fiscal-year-2022.pdf View full record
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The PACT Act and your VA benefits. The PACT Act is a law that aims to expand VA health care and benefits for veterans who have been exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other harmful substances. This law helps the VA to provide several generations of veterans and their survivors with the care and benefits they have earned and rightly deserve. As of March 5, 2024, the VA will be expanding VA health care to millions of veterans years earlier than what was initially projected by the PACT Act. If you need further assistance, call 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711). Additionally, if you are experiencing any disabilities related to the PACT Act, you can file a claim for PAC…
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Hill and Ponton: The 2024 Guide to 10% VA Disability Benefits Hill and Ponton have a very interesting post on 10% VA Disability. According to the Veterans Benefits Administration FY 2021 Report, 10% is the most common service-connected percentage awarded. See the image below, and then read H&P’s post. Compensation for a 10% VA Disability Rating Dependent benefits at the 10% VA Disability Rating Prime benefits of a 10% VA Disability Rating Social Security Considerations with a 10% VA Disability Rating The path to Extraschedular TDIU for 10% rated veterans How to increase your VA Dis…
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Getting it straight the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day: Celebrated on the last Monday in May. Memorial Day is the holiday set aside to pay tribute to those who died while serving in the military. Veterans Day: This federal holiday falls on November 11 and is designated as a day to honor all who have served in the military. On May 30, 1868, Maj. Gen. John A. Logan proclaimed Decoration Day to be a nationwide commemoration of the Civil War's fallen soldiers. Memorial Day History Three years after the conclusion of the Civil War, on Ma…
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The battle of the Ia Drang Valley was a series of engagements between the 1st Cavalry Division and the B-3 Front, NVA. Many considered it to be the US Army's 1st battle in Vietnam. Battle of Ia Drang Valley by LTC Kenneth R Pierce from Military Review, Vol LXIX, 1-89 Military Review is published monthly by the US Army Command and General Staff College. For subscription info, contact MR, USACGSC, Ft Leavenworth, KS 60627 The battle of the Ia Drang Valley [IDV] was actually of series of engagements between the US 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) and the B-3 Front, North Vietnamese Army (NVA) from 10-18 to 11-24-65, Many considered it t…
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After 26 years, I gave HadIt.com to a non-profit. HadIt.com is not going anywhere. As of February 2023, I gifted the site to a non-profit that will take over its continued operation. The new owner is Tommy R. Smith, and his member's name is Rattler. Brothers and Sisters – The time has come for me to transition from HadIt.com. Creating and running the site for over 26 years has been my life’s work and passion. I treasure my interactions with each of you and take great joy in knowing how many veterans HadIt.com has helped. HadIt.com is not going anywhere. As of February 2023, I have gifted HadIt.com to a non-profit that will take over the continued runni…
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Always visit www.whitehouse.gov/omb/ or www.VA.gov for updated information. View full record
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I read an interesting article from the Orlando Sentinel: “Caregivers want answers to mystery link between ALS, military service.” Caregivers want answers to mystery link between ALS, military service | Orlando Sentinel Well, they don’t know. What they do know is: Per the ALS Association: Existing evidence supports the conclusion that people who’ve served in the military are at a greater risk of being diagnosed with ALS and dying from the disease than those with no history of military service. As outlined in this paper, study after study continues to demonstrate t…
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