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Your insurance will probably take care of events like hail damage, but wear and tear is typically not covered.

That's a pretty good suggestion. My phone often distracts me, and I end up not logging things. A real book might help me remember to note down more stuff.

Youth It would be nice to be youth(ful) again.

I noticed the insignia was gone and was wondering about it. Removing them makes sense, especially with dependents coming in to ask about VA benefits.

You can definitely ask for a copy, but be prepared that they might (and probably will) say no.

Here's an idea: calculate your yearly income by multiplying what you make each month by 12. After that, find the income limits for Section 8 housing where you live. Doing this helps you see if you can apply without guessing.

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Often, there are limits on how veterans can use overseas exchanges and commissaries. This is likely up to the base and the agreements with the host nations they're in.

Yes

Due to the previous denial, all future claims will be a supplemental.

oatmeal 🤢

The 70/40 rule helps determine TDIU eligibility. If a service-related disability stops you from working and you have either a single disability rated at least 60% or multiple disabilities totaling 70% with one at 40%, you could qualify for IU.

Why worry about something so small? It just makes you stressed. Just ignore it and keep going.

Currently, the money provided by the VA for Chapter 35 DEA is not taxable. Let's hope that it remains this way indefinitely.