VA Disability Claim Conditions Expanded

Veterans Administration - 11/8/2021

The Veteran's Administration is now processing disability claims for those suffering chronic asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis (to include rhinosinusitis). 
 
Veterans who served in Southwest Asia after August 2, 1990, or Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Syria, or Djibouti after September 19, 2001, may now be eligible for disability compensation. Those considering filing are encouraged to seek information from the VA or contact local area claim service officers.
 
Source: Veterans Benefits Newsletter November 2021/Veteransbenefits@messages.va.gov 

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 VFW Post 9079 and Auxiliary Members Our Next Regular Business Meeting of the Spanaway, Art Drexler VFW Post 9079 will be held Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, at 7:00pm. 
 
The monthly meeting location is Spanaway Lutheran Church at 16001 A St. South; Spanaway, WA  98387. There is plenty of parking. Comradeship gathering begins at 6 p.m. and the main meeting starts promptly at 7 p.m.
 
For those unable to attend in person we have access to Zoom. Address and access information normally is posted or sent to the membership via email.  
                        

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