Monthly Archives: June 2024
The Perils of Having a TDRL Reevaluation Based on Your VA Rating
If you are on the TDRL and currently awaiting a TDRL reevaluation exam, please be aware that your service may use your post-service VA rating for that condition in lieu of an exam if that rating was assigned within the previous 18 months under Section 10.4 of DODI 1332.18, Volume 1 (February 24, 2023). So, […]
VA Expands Opportunities for Veterans with OTH or Special Courts-martial Convictions to Receive Benefits
The VA posted a new final rule on April 10, 2024, that amended the character of discharge determination process for veterans discharged with Other than Honorable or special court-martial convictions. This amendment is designed to expand access to VA health care and benefits process is designed to afford more opportunities for veterans who dealt with […]
VA Adds 3 New Cancers to Presumptive Conditions Under PACT Act
On June 14th, the VA added three new cancer types to the list of presumptive conditions under the PACT Act- male breast cancer, urethral cancer, and cancer of the paraurethral glands. This change automatically assumes service connection for Gulf War and Post 9/11 veterans who deployed to Afghanistan, Somalia, Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, […]
