The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the lives of millions of Americans. Most COVID patients recover within a matter of days or weeks, but healthcare professionals are increasingly co... Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
We are now entering the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. During that time, the pandemic and the government and private sector responses to it have drastically reshaped our lives in ways big an... Continue Reading
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 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
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