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 claimant in the preparation, presentation, [...]

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 dissatisfaction or disagreement with a [...]

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 straighten this out for [...]

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 alphabetized ships list on the [...]

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 [...]

Question: My Uncle just passed away. He was a Korean War veteran and I am his next of kin. Will the VA pay for his funeral? Will they pay for anything? Answer: Do you know the cause of your [...]

Question: My Father passed away in early 2012. We had him cremated and we are going to bury him next month. What can you tell me about a government supplied burial flag? Answer: A United States flag is provided, [...]

Question: My husband was recently diagnosed with ALS. He is currently employed but we expect he will have to quit his job before too long. He served in the Navy in the mid-80’s and I have heard he may [...]

Question: I am currently using Family Medical Leave Act to protect my job. I have been limited to three days a week by my VA doctor because of PTSD issues. I have filed for TDIU with the VA. Am [...]

Question: My sister recently got out of the Air Force and she is pretty messed up. She has not actually said it but she has hinted that she was sexually assaulted. Can you provide me with any information and [...]