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VetsFirst Q&A: What exactly is a Decision Review Officer? 27 Aug 2013 | 06:08 pm
Question: I am scheduled for a hearing in front of a Decision Review Officer. What exactly is a Decision Review Officer? Answer: A Decision Review Officer (DRO) is a senior technical expert who is ...
VetsFirst Q&A: What is a clear and unmistakable error? 20 Aug 2013 | 06:08 pm
Question: What is a clear and unmistakable error? Answer: A clear and unmistakable error (CUE) is an error that is debatable in that a reasonable mind can only conclude that the original decision w...
VetsFirst Q&A: What is new and material evidence in relation to a claim? 13 Aug 2013 | 06:23 pm
Question: I am trying to reopen my claim for direct exposure to Agent Orange while I was stationed in Okinowa. The VA told me I need to submit new and material evidence but they won’t tell me what ne...
VA Health Care and the Affordable Care Act 8 Aug 2013 | 09:00 pm
Nothing on the planet can seem as complicated as eligibility for health care insurance. Most veterans in this nation are eligible for VA health care but in a recent VA press release, I was astonished ...
VetsFirst Q&A: Who can help me file a claim for VA pension? 6 Aug 2013 | 07:03 pm
Question: Who can help me file a claim for VA pension, including pension at the aid and attendance or housebound rates? Answer: An individual generally must first be accredited by VA to assist a cl...
VetsFirst Q&A: What is a NOD? 30 Jul 2013 | 08:33 pm
Question: What is a NOD? Answer: A NOD is an acronym which stands for a Notice of Disagreement (NOD). A NOD is a written communication from a claimant or his or her representative expressing dissat...
VetsFirst Q&A: Who can I get help from to file a claim for service-connected compensation? 23 Jul 2013 | 06:20 pm
Question: I want to file a claim for service-connected compensation. I have been told I can get help from a service organization, an attorney and some type of agent. I am sooooooo confused. Can you s...
VetsFirst Q&A: Am I eligible for presumptive exposure to Agent Orange? 16 Jul 2013 | 07:03 pm
Question: We get this question a lot. I served on board the (insert ship/boat name here) in Vietnam. Am I eligible for presumptive exposure to Agent Orange? Answer: I would suggest you consult the ...
Disabled Veterans Need Improved Access to Accessible Housing 10 Jul 2013 | 09:00 pm
Background VetsFirst believes that access to affordable, accessible housing for people with disabilities is critical to ensuring disabled veterans are able to live independent lives in their communit...
VetsFirst Q&A: Should my father move his assets around to qualify for VA benefits for nursing home care? 9 Jul 2013 | 07:46 pm
Question: My father is a veteran of the Korean War and he is currently in receipt of a VA pension. He is getting on in years and he really should be in a nursing home. We know it and he knows it. He ...
