Veterans Affairs Plans to Research Toxic Exposures to Service Connected Veterans
On November 13, 2019, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) chief of research development, Rachel Romani, announced the VA will undertake a... Read More
Veterans Disability Benefits Expand to Include 90,000 Blue Water Vietnam Troops as Dept of Justice Drops Appeal
On June 4, 2019, the Department of Justice announced they are dropping their appeal of a court ruling that will presumptively award... Read More
Blue Water Navy Bill Unanimously Passes House, But Some Are Not Pleased With Its Scope
On May 14, 2019, a bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 410 to 0 that allows the extension... Read More
Department of Veterans Affairs Closing Medical Centers Nationwide?
According to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officials, there are approximately 1,000 non-vacant, but underused, facilities scattered across the nation. The VA... Read More
Burn Pit Benefits – The Next Battle for Veterans Disability Benefits
The Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act was passed by a 416-0 vote in the House of Representatives on March 6th, 2019. In... Read More
Veterans Want to Decide Health Care Options for Themselves
A lot has changed since 2017 for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA Accountability & Whistleblower Protection Act was passed,... Read More
Veterans Disability Benefits – 3 Ways to Increase Your Compensation
Are you dissatisfied with your low veterans disability rating or was your VA disability claim denied? You have several options to pursue... Read More
Blue Water Veterans Win Rights to Agent Orange Disability Benefits
On January 29, 2019 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled by a 9-2 vote that could extend Agent... Read More
Evidence of Lead Poisoning at U.S. Military Bases – What You Should Know
As initially reported by Reuters on August 16, 2018, undisclosed military and state health records, as well as testing initiated by Reuters... Read More
Veterans Benefits for Aid & Attendance to Adopt Tougher Eligibility Requirements starting October 18, 2018
On September 18th, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) passed a ruling that creates a three year look-back period for asset transfers,... Read More