The Nehmer court order and stipulation represents a monumental victory for Vietnam veterans, opening the door for compensation related to three new Agent Orange presumptives: Parkinson's disease, hairy cell leukemia, and ischemic heart disease.
• Veterans with documented Vietnam service and any of these conditions should file claims immediately
• Most veterans with ischemic heart disease may receive 60% disability ratings with some qualifying for 100%
• Widows whose veteran spouses died from these conditions may be entitled to retroactive benefits
• The Nehmer stipulation requires VA to revisit previously denied claims for these conditions
• Educational benefits under Chapter 35 may be available retroactively to dependents
• President Obama signed the Caregivers Act providing support for those caring for disabled veterans
• The Caregivers Act includes training, mental health counseling, respite care, and financial stipends
• New provisions improve healthcare access for rural veterans through community partnerships
• Vietnam and Gulf War veterans may receive medical care even without sufficient evidence for service connection
• PTSD remains widely misunderstood despite its devastating impact on veterans' lives
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