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The Annual Benefits Report (ABR) summarizes the benefit programs delivered by VBA, identifies the current level of program participation, and profiles the benecifiaries. The report is intended to accomplish the following: present a clear, complete, data-driven picture of the extent to which Veterans and their dependents use these benefits, andprovide insights into the nature … [Read more...] about VBA Annual Benefits Report Fiscal Year 2018 updated March 2019

Aug. 7, 1782: George Washington issues order to create the Badge of Military Merit to recognize meritorious action. Only a handful of soldiers are known to have received it. Feb. 22, 1932: Gen. Douglas MacArthur revives the Purple Heart on the bicentennial of Washington’s birthday. The medal is primarily designed to recognize meritorious service. The Purple Heart … [Read more...] about Timeline Purple Heart through history

VA Disability Rating for PTSD: Non-Combat Stressor [Reprinted here with permission from Veterans Law Blog] Do you have Non-Combat VA PTSD disability claim? Ever try to convince the VA that your non-combat stressor event occurred?It's a lot harder for non-combat Veterans - if you didn't serve in combat, the VA isn't going to take your word for … [Read more...] about Proving a Non-Combat Stressor in a VA PTSD Disability Claim

I mention here, from time to time, the power of 38 CFR 4.6. I am putting this in the main forum because I think Veterans Affairs makes more CUEs regarding this regulation, then we know. Source Berta Simmons VA Claims Forum One of the first things vet reps should look for in a denial, is whether the VCAA letter was correct (if that letter is detrimental to the claimant, it … [Read more...] about The Power of 38 CFR 4.6