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Sen. Chuck Schumer Pushing to Expand VA Benefits to More Agent Orange-linked Diseases

Sen. Chuck Schumer has claimed “broad bipartisan support” for his plan to extend Veterans Affairs disability benefits to more Agent Orange-linked diseases. On Tuesday, July 6th, he stated that he w... Continue Reading

Senator Tillis Pleads for Congressional Action To Protect Troops From Toxic Conditions

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis spoke last week on the dangers of burn puts at military sites, specifically sites designed for the open-air combustion of waste. In a discussion with the Washingt... Continue Reading

Veterans Denied Benefits After Missing VA Exams Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the nation in March, the VA was still instructing veterans to report to mandatory physical exams when in many cases, this would have put them at risk as the corona... Continue Reading

New Reports of Gulf War Illnesses Persisting for 25 Years in Female Veterans

It has been approximately 29 years since the Gulf War concluded in February of 1991. The Journal of Women’s Health recently published a study noting the impact this has had on female veterans. Acco... Continue Reading

COVID–19 Pandemic Causes VA Benefits Backlog to Spike

In recent weeks, the VA has been seeing a spike in the backlog for initial claims by veterans amid the pandemic. Up until recently, the backlog had held steady even with the 100% telework posture o... Continue Reading

Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry Reaches Participation Milestone, Over 200,000 Members

In June of 2014, a registry was established by the VA for those affected by toxic exposure. It allows for current and former service members to self-report toxic exposures and health concerns via a... Continue Reading

Trump Promises VA Extension of Benefits Deadlines and Postponed Debt Collections

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to shape the day to day life of every American, one group in particular might be feeling the biggest impact, veterans. Veterans are some of the most vulnerable... Continue Reading

Competent Representation for Veterans Benefits Ended Abruptly By the VA

For decades, service representatives across the country such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars have been fighting for fair benefits for veterans. The Veterans of Foreign Wars employs over 300 represe... Continue Reading

Solid Start Program for New Veterans

The first year of transition out of service is perhaps the most important in the health of a veteran. Research has shown that the frequency of suicides is much greater within the first year of sepa... Continue Reading

Delays in the Expansion of Veteran Caregiver Support

For months now, one of the major focuses of lawmakers has been the expansion of veteran caregiver benefits. Currently, only those families of troops injured after 9/11 are eligible for stipends whi... Continue Reading