
The V.E.T.S. Advantage
Edition: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
An educational email by Hill & Ponton.
Thanks for reading & enjoy!
What do V.E.T.S. want to know?
Inside, you can find…
🎖️ VALOR - Real stories about real veterans fighting for VA disability benefits.
⚖️ EXPERTS - VA insider knowledge from members of our staff.
🗺️ TACTICS - Tips and tricks to navigate your VA disability claim effectively.
🦅SUPPORT - Additional resources to help you stay on the right path towards the benefits you deserve.
The hardest part of a VA claim should not be proving what the government already knows happened to you.
Yet thousands of veterans spend years fighting for benefits they legally deserve and submitting medical evidence for conditions the VA has already acknowledged are linked to military service. The system has a shortcut most veterans never learn about.
Were you exposed to any of the following during service?
🎖️ VALOR

Denied by Prejudice, Restored by Justice: The Half-Century Fight for Tibor Rubin's Medal of Honor
Tibor Rubin survived Mauthausen as a teenager. When the U.S. Army liberated him, he vowed to serve the country that had saved his life and made good on it a few years later by enlisting for Korea. Captured by Chinese forces in 1950, he slipped out of a POW camp night after night to steal food from enemy supply stores, feeding sick and starving fellow prisoners for over two years. His sergeant, an open antisemite, refused to submit him for the Medal of Honor.
The paperwork sat buried for half a century. In 2005, after a Congressional review of overlooked Jewish veterans, President George W. Bush finally placed the medal around Rubin's neck. His story proves that when the system fails you because of prejudice, bureaucracy, or simple ignorance, the right outcome is still worth fighting for. Sometimes what you have earned is already written in the law, waiting for someone to enforce it.
Read Tibor Rubin's full story at the Congressional Medal of Honor Society below.
Get the Facts on Your Conditions Now
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⚖️ EXPERTS
When the VA Must Say Yes Without Extra Proof
Presumptive conditions flip the burden of proof. Instead of proving your illness came from service, the VA automatically assumes it did based on where and when you served. No nexus letters. No complex medical arguments.
The Three Big Categories
PACT Act (2022): added over 20 new presumptive conditions covering burn pit exposure and toxic hazards for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.
Camp Lejeune water contamination: affected up to 1 million service members and family members, creating automatic service connection for covered conditions.
Agent Orange: spares Vietnam veterans from proving cancer, diabetes, or other listed conditions that came from herbicide exposure.
These Aren't Rare Conditions
The presumptive lists cover a wide range of common diagnoses, including:
Respiratory cancers and kidney disease
Hypertension and hypothyroidism
Skin conditions and heart disease
Parkinson's disease and multiple cancers
Location and Timing Matter More Than Symptoms
Vietnam veterans who set foot in-country between 1962 and 1975 qualify for Agent Orange presumptions, even without combat.
Gulf War veterans with chronic fatigue, joint pain, or digestive issues may qualify without pinpointing an exposure.
Post-9/11 veterans who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, or other specified locations automatically qualify for burn pit presumptions if they develop covered respiratory conditions or cancers.
The key is matching your service to the right list. Agent Orange has its own requirements. PACT Act coverage is broader. Camp Lejeune claims operate under entirely different rules.
Your Next Move
Check your service dates against the presumptive lists today. If your condition appears on a list matching your service location and timeframe, file citing the presumptive condition. Let the law work for you.
If you’re facing challenges with your claim and need assistance, reach out for a free case evaluation.
Think your VA disability rating doesn’t fully reflect your condition? Don’t go it alone. Our dedicated team exclusively helps veterans with VA disability cases and is ready to advocate for your rightful benefits.
Call us at (855) 494-1298 to speak with our team now, or send a request for a free case evaluation today, and we’ll reach out within 30 minutes during business hours to get started.
🗺️ TACTICS

Everything New About VA Presumptive Benefits in One Deep Dive
This comprehensive breakdown covers every major presumptive condition category, from Agent Orange to burn pits to contaminated water. You'll walk away knowing exactly which benefits you might qualify for without having to prove anything. It also includes real examples of how presumptive claims work differently from regular disability claims.
🦅SUPPORT
Additional Resources & Tools
Dupixent Linked to Rare Skin Cancer
Were you prescribed Dupixent (dupilumab) and later diagnosed with Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)?
Recent studies have linked long-term Dupixent use to an increased risk of CTCL, a rare skin cancer. If you took Dupixent for at least one month and were diagnosed with CTCL—or a subtype like Mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome—after your first dose, you may be eligible to file a claim.
Find out if you qualify. The case review is free and confidential.
Act now. Contact us today at (855) 494-1298 to learn more about your options or to begin your claim. You’ve served your country; let us serve you.

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