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 Awarded Purple Hearts Will Have Their Disability Benefit Claims Prioritized
Effective April 1st, 2019, a new policy will provide veterans, who were awarded a Purple Heart during their military service, with a... Read More
Department of Veterans Affairs Launches New Disability Claims Appeal Process
In February, the VA rolled out a new system for veterans with disability benefit claims that promises quicker decisions for those waiting... Read More
Veteran Suicides – A Final Protest on VA Hospital Campuses
In February of 2018, a 33-year-old Iraq Veteran and Marine Corps Trumpet player shot himself in the parking lot of his Minneapolis... 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