answered on Feb 26, 2023
It's not necessarily the military's "fault," but regardless, the general rule is that if a medical condition first started during active duty (meaning it wasn't a pre-existing condition), then you can receive disability compensation from the VA when you separate from the... View More 
i am currently homeless and i need them. can any of you assist
answered on Mar 6, 2023
You can file your claim with VA and the VA has a duty to assist you in obtaining those records. So my recommendation is to file the claim and let VA worry about getting your service records and DD-214.
answered on Sep 16, 2022
You can request to be put on a payment plan by calling VA at 800-827-0648 or by going to this website: https://www.va.gov/manage-va-debt/
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I need legal advice about support US Soldier.
The problem: I am civilian and not in Army.
US Army Ranger. brigadier general.
He currently in Iraq. Baghdad.
US Soldier have Dominant and controlling. anger issues.... View More
I am a former LANG guardsmen who deployed with the LA guard and was awarded by the VA 100% permanent and total disability for PTSD arising from my deployment and I was denied the $100,000 benefit.. what can I do to follow up about this?
answered on Sep 27, 2021
I recommend contacting a lawyer that handles VA disability appeals. I assume you are seeking an earlier effective date for your 100% P&T disability, but it is unclear from your question.
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