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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

VA Sleep Apnea Claim #1: This Veteran served in Iraq and Kuwait in 2003 to 2004.He was diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2007, after his military service.The VA Regional Office denied his claim.When he got to the BVA the following evidence was in his C-File:A VA C&P exam concluding that sleep apnea was “less likely than not” related to military service. He … [Read more...] about 2 similar Veterans both with VA Sleep Apnea Claims Different Results at the BVA?

How many Purple Hearts are there?1.8 million Purple Hearts. At this time, it estimated that there may have been 1.8 million Purple Hearts awarded. The award was first retroactive to those who received "wound chevrons" and "certificates of merit" during World War I as well as to those from earlier wars who chose to apply for the award. Aug. 7, 1782: George … [Read more...] about Timeline Purple Heart through history