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Category: Veterans Disability Claims
After 40 Years of Being Denied Benefits, Marine Veteran Sues the VA and Wins
Thursday, January 6, 2022 A Marine veteran with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder will finally receive the benefits he’s entitled to after a 40-year battle against the VA. The publicly funded legal aid program, Northwest Justi... Continue Reading
Is Progress on Burn Pits and Presumptive Conditions on the Horizon?
Thursday, December 16, 2021 Denis McDonough, the Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary, said that the agency will renew a focus on evaluating presumptive conditions related to exposure to toxins during military serv... Continue Reading
The VA Focuses on Housing Homeless Veterans
Monday, November 29, 2021 Recently, the Department of Veterans Affairs set goals focused on homelessness among veterans in Los Angeles. The VA Secretary, Denis McDonough, believes that this initiative will spark momentum fo... Continue Reading
Navy to Review Thousands of Discharge Upgrade Applications
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 A recent decision by a federal judge determined that the Navy should reevaluate discharge upgrade applications for sailors and Marines diagnosed with PTSD, TBI, military sexual trauma, and other me... Continue Reading
Changes in the VA Family Caregiver Program Affects Thousands of Veterans
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 The Department of Veterans Affairs has recently announced that it will be reviewing approximately 20,000 cases to determine whether the new standards for the VA Family Caregiver Program are met. Th... Continue Reading
Gulf War Veterans Disability Deadline Extended
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 The Department of Veterans Affairs has extended the time limit for Gulf War veterans to claim presumptive benefits for certain illnesses. Often referred to as Gulf War Syndrome, the condition does ... Continue Reading
Blue Water Vietnam Veterans Are Getting Benefits, But Not Always the Correct Amount
Friday, September 17, 2021 A new watchdog report has shed light on significant oversight at the VA, specifically regarding Blue Water Vietnam veterans and their disability benefits. In many cases, the report has shown the in... Continue Reading
Retired and Disabled Veterans Are Due for a Record Raise in 2022
Sunday, September 5, 2021 In 2022, monthly checks for disabled veterans and military retirees will see the largest increase since 1983. Those receiving checks could see their monthly payments jump by hundreds of doll... Continue Reading
