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Two New Laws Approved By Trump Designed to Help Veterans with Mental Health Issues and Prevent Suicide

Two major pieces of legislation were signed by President Donald Trump last Saturday. Both address the problem of suicide among veterans. However, certain provisions of the new laws had been strippe... Continue Reading

In an Abrupt Move, the VA is Eliminating its in-house Compensation and Pension Exam Program

Compensation and pension exams, commonly referred to as C&P exams, play a pivotal role in the determination of a given veteran’s eligibility for VA benefits. The VA’s announcement to outsource... Continue Reading

VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers is Expanding Coverage

On October 1st, 2020, the VA announced the implementation of a new IT system that marked the launch of phase one of the expansion of their Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers program. Th... Continue Reading

New House Bill Aims to Protect Veteran Survivor Benefits in the Midst of Coronavirus Pandemic

The ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic has presented many problems for veterans. One of which being the potentially diminished benefits for surviving family members after a veteran passes away due to the vi... Continue Reading

Former VA Secretary Stands With Veterans Affected by Burn Pits

Recently in an interview with Fox News, former VA Secretary David Shulkin, expressed his frustrations with the VA for not providing adequate benefit coverage for members returning from war, specifi... Continue Reading

VA Denied 78% of Burn Pit Exposure Claims

Last week, Laurine Carson, a VA agency official said that 78% of disability claims related to toxic exposure have been denied. Carson is the deputy executive director of policy and procedures for t... Continue Reading

Kirsten Gillibrand’s Landmark Legislation Would Designate 12 Illnesses as Connected to Burn Pits

Last week, lawmakers in the House introduced legislation to streamline the current process for veterans to receive benefits related to exposure to burn pits during service. The current process requ... Continue Reading

Extended IRS Deadline for Economic Impact Payments

IRS Extends Deadline to Ensure People with Children Receive $500 Economic Impact Payments The extended deadline is fast approaching and applies to people who: Receive Social Security retirement, su... Continue Reading

New Landmark Legislation to Remove “Burden of Proof” From Veterans Seeking Coverage for Burn Pit Exposure

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s new legislation received a big push this week. In a press conference on Tuesday she urged the bill’s passing to streamline the process for veterans to obtain benefits. Gil... Continue Reading

VA Lawmakers Working on Deal to Pass Major Veteran Suicide Prevention Bill

Suicide prevention has been among the topics on the top of lawmaker’s minds when it comes to providing adequate care for veterans. It looks as though top Veterans Affairs lawmakers in Congress are ... Continue Reading

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Two New Laws Approved By Trump Designed to Help Veterans with Mental Health Issues and Prevent Suicide

In an Abrupt Move, the VA is Eliminating its in-house Compensation and Pension Exam Program

VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers is Expanding Coverage

New House Bill Aims to Protect Veteran Survivor Benefits in the Midst of Coronavirus Pandemic

Former VA Secretary Stands With Veterans Affected by Burn Pits

VA Denied 78% of Burn Pit Exposure Claims

Kirsten Gillibrand’s Landmark Legislation Would Designate 12 Illnesses as Connected to Burn Pits

Extended IRS Deadline for Economic Impact Payments

New Landmark Legislation to Remove “Burden of Proof” From Veterans Seeking Coverage for Burn Pit Exposure

VA Lawmakers Working on Deal to Pass Major Veteran Suicide Prevention Bill

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