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The VA is racing to sign up as many people as possible as the first anniversary of the PACT Act approaches on Aug. 9. Although there's no
deadline to apply for PACT Act benefits, anyone who files a claim or signals the intent to do so by today could collect payments retroactive to last year if the claim is approved. The law includes the addition of certain cancers and ailments as presumptively connected to burn pit exposure. For veterans who served during the Vietnam War, hypertension and other conditions were added to the list of problems presumed to be caused by exposure to Agent Orange.
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Congress weighs competing proposals to tackle companies charging veterans to file claims
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A fight is heating up over competing proposals in Congress that both address companies charging fees to help veterans file disability benefits claims. The VA has an accreditation process for VSOs, attorneys, and
independent agents to help veterans file benefits claims. Under VA rules, these accredited individuals can't charge to file initial claims, but can charge to assist with appeals. The Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act – known as the GUARD Act – would reimpose criminal penalties on unaccredited companies charging veterans.
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Vet who leg pressed 800 pounds on social media admits to VA disability theft
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50-year-old Army veteran Charles Adams pleaded guilty to theft of government funds after he admitted to stealing $106,245 in VA disability payments for fraudulent claims. After being caught performing strenuous
exercises at the gym repeatedly despite claiming he suffered from degenerative disc disease with degenerative arthritis, Adams is now being made to give back 100% of the disability funds he stole. Additionally, he faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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How to check your VA claim status
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If you’re in the process of applying for VA benefits or appealing your VA disability rating, you likely want to know what’s going on with your claim. Waiting by the phone, repeatedly checking your inbox, or
impatiently waiting for the mail to arrive each day can get frustrating quickly, especially if you’re awaiting word about your VA claim’s status. You don’t have to sit around and wait, though. You can check your VA claim status throughout the process in multiple ways. This post explains.
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Did you live or work at Camp Lejeune before 1987 and now have a health condition? You may be eligible to take legal action and seek a financial
settlement from the U.S. government.
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How to Check the Status of Your VA Claim: Everything You Need to Know
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