We are pleased to share with you that a Veteran was assisted by the Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County in support of their claim for carcinoma/squamous cell carcinoma associated with herbicide exposure. He was awarded a 100% rating, $24,050.49 in back pay and will receive  $3,831.30 monthly. 

Additionally they will be eligible for: 

• No cost health care and prescription medications
• Travel allowance for scheduled appointments for care at a VA medical facility or VA authorized health care facility
• No cost dental care
• Waiver of VA funding fee for home loan
• 10 point Veteran preference in federal hiring
  • Direct hire authority
• Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
• Additional compensation for eligible dependents (may include aid and attendance for eligible spouses)
• Concurrent receipt of military retired pay
• Dependents Education Assistance (must be considered permanent.)
  • Special restorative training
• CHAMPVA–Civilian Health and Medical Program (must be considered permanent)
• Burial and plot allowance
• Uniformed Services ID card

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