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Category: Veterans Disability Claims
Telemental Health Care for Veterans
Advocacy groups and lawmakers are calling for the expansion of telemental health care for veterans. While the Department of Veterans Affairs has utilized telehealth for decades, this form of suppor... Continue Reading
Rating Schedules for Disabilities Proposed by the VA
Last week, the VA proposed changes to the current schedule for rating disabilities in a news release. The proposed changes would specifically impact respiratory, auditory, and mental disorders an... Continue Reading
Blue Water Veterans Forced to Wait Years for Application Decisions
In January of 2020, the VA started accepting Blue Water applications due to the passing of new laws granting Blue Water Veterans access to benefits. Previously, since these veterans may not have te... Continue Reading
VA Facing Pushback from Lawmakers on Screening Process for New Doctors
A recent review by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has shed light on the VA’s process of screening outside doctors and its shortcomings. The report’s findings outline the dep... Continue Reading
Copayment Debt Relief Options Available to Vets
The VA is taking the time to remind veterans about accessible debt relief options available to vets. The notice from the VA comes at a time that might be particularly hard for veterans dealing with... Continue Reading
After 40 Years of Being Denied Benefits, Marine Veteran Sues the VA and Wins
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?
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
Respiratory Disorders Taking Center Stage for Veterans’ Compensation Benefits
The Biden Administration and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs continue to make announcements highlighting increased attention to respiratory impairments suffered by American veterans. Accord... Continue Reading
