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* va-file-input: add support for read-only mode by @pennja in #1300
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* va-date: add prop to make month optional by @it-harrison in #1377
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### New content guidance
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* Claims and applications (under Specific topics and programs): New page with general guidance for content about claims and applications #3504
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* Email and text notifications: New page with general guidance for email notifications #3406
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* Bulleted lists: Clarification on single sentences in lists; crosslink with radio buttons and checkboxes #3268
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* Use short sentences (under Plain language): New example and suggested guideline for maximum sentence length #3268
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* Sign in and identity verification (under Specific topics and programs): Updates to word list related to sign-in changes and clarification on when and when not to use "verify your identity"
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* Word list: New entries for claimant, sponsor, Philippines, and Washington, DC #3513
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### Bug fixes
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* va-modal: set box-sizing to border-box to prevent text overflow by @powellkerry in #1357
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* va-accordion: open accordion when media is print by @ataker in #1363
Copy file name to clipboardexpand all lines: src/_content-style-guide/00_word-list.md
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**Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA)**
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: Go to [Abbreviations and acronyms]({{ site.baseurl }}/content-style-guide/abbreviations-and-acronyms) for guidance on using acronyms on VA.gov.
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**claimant**
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: Define the term on the first instance as “person with the claim” or “person applying for this benefit.” When possible, use specific plain language instead, like “Veteran’s spouse” or “Veteran’s child.” Go to [Claims and applications](https://design.va.gov/content-style-guide/specific-topics-and-programs/claims-and-applications) for more guidance related to this word.
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**claim exam**
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: This is a term VA is working to rebrand. For now, on first mention on a page, use "VA claim exam (also known as a compensation and pension, or C&P, exam)." After first mention, use "VA claim exam" or "claim exam."
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**disease**
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: Use "illness" unless it's part of a proper name of a specific disease.
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**District of Columbia**
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: Refer to entry for "Washington, DC."
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**dividend**
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: Define on first mention in body copy as "cash payments made to policyholders when the company makes a profit" OR as "when life insurance companies make money, they sometimes make cash payments (called dividends) to people who have policies with them." Include definition in another sentence, as a parenthetical, or set off with commas.
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**Persian Gulf War era**
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**Philippines**
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: Use “Philippines” (without "the") in a list. Use “the Philippines” in the context of a paragraph (like “If you served in the Philippines”).
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**PO Box**
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**special claim**
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: Define on first mention in body copy as "a claim for special needs linked to your service-connected disability." Include definition in another sentence, as a parenthetical, or set off with commas.
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**sponsor**
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: We use this word in forms and other content to refer to the Veteran who earned the benefits that a family member may be using. It’s OK to use the word sponsor but lead with the plain language definition. Example: the Veteran you’re connected to (called your “sponsor”). Go to [Claims and applications](https://design.va.gov/content-style-guide/specific-topics-and-programs/claims-and-applications) for more guidance related to this word.
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**Statement of the Case**
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**Washington, DC**
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: Default to Washington, DC when referring to the location, the VAMC, or a regional office. In some cases, especially government contexts, "District of Columbia" is also fine ("the government of the District of Columbia").
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