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Veterans’ Legal Series Episode 4: “Five Ways to Establish Service Connection”
by CBJC Staff April 1, 2016
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Many veterans suffer from an injury or disease that is linked to an event that occurred during their time in service, thus making these veterans eligible for service-connected disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Figuring out how to establish that link—or nexus—from ailment to service can be a mystifying task for veterans and individuals unfamiliar with veterans law.
In the fourth episode of the Veterans’ Legal Series, Veterans Assistance Project Director Kent Eiler clearly outlines five ways to establish service connection:
If you are a veteran residing in New York City and need help with VA benefits, please call 212-382-4722 or visit the Justice Center’s Veterans Assistance Project web page.
Click here to view all episodes in the Veterans’ Legal Series, a video resource on VA benefits.
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