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Five Illnesses Now Presumed Service-Connected for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injuries

Posted by Gregory M. Rada | January 26, 2014 | Disability Compensation

The Department of Defense calls traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) “one of the signature injuries of troops wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq.” TBIs can cause many physical and mental impairments, and the VA doesn’t always link those impairments to the TBI. Now, based on a 2008 report from the Institute of Medicine entitled Gulf War and Health, […]

Connecticut VA Benefits

Posted by Gregory M. Rada | January 10, 2014 | State Veteran Benefits

Considering I benefited from Connecticut’s veteran programs, it’s right that I review of some of the more popular state benefits available to Connecticut vets. In my opinion, the most helpful benefits are: Tuition waiver at the University of Connecticut, any Connecticut State University, as well as any Connecticut Community-Technical College $1500 property tax exemption 50% […]

VA Offering Dental Insurance Program for the First Time Ever

Posted by Gregory M. Rada | November 27, 2013 | Health Benefits

The VA announced earlier this month the start of the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP), which allows veterans who are enrolled in VA health care to purchase dental insurance through Delta Dental or MetLife. VADIP enrollment began November 15th with coverage starting January 1, 2014. Turn the page to see how to calculate your potential premiums for dental […]