Veterans Could See Repeal of Widow’s Tax and Ban on Military Malpractice Lawsuits in House Defense Bill
Three proposals were added on July 9th to the annual defense authorization bill, while it was on the floor of the House... Read More
Agent Orange Linked to 9 Illnesses that Would Expand List of Conditions for Veterans Disability Compensation
The Keeping Our Promises Act is legislation that was introduced by a group of eight lawmakers in April this year for the... Read More
Military Sexual Trauma Victims – Veterans Have Difficult Burden of Proof
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) defines the term “military sexual trauma” (MST) as a sexual assault or harassment experienced during military... Read More
Veterans Suffering with Chronic Psychiatric Symptoms Should Seek Screening for Mefloquine Exposure
Originally developed by scientists working in affiliation with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), mefloquine was licensed by the FDA... Read More
Private Health Care Options, Including Urgent Care, Now Available to Veterans with Disability Benefits
On June 6, 2019, the MISSION (Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks) Act went into effect, providing service members with... 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
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