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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

House Poised to Vote on Removing Marijuana from Controlled Substances Act, Opening Up Possibilities for Alternative Treatment at the VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs has long chosen not to incorporate the use of marijuana as a treatment option for veterans, listing the drug’s position on the federal controlled substances list ... Continue Reading

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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

House Poised to Vote on Removing Marijuana from Controlled Substances Act, Opening Up Possibilities for Alternative Treatment at the VA

VA Proposes New Rule to Expand Coverage for Veterans and Troops Injured During Service

How Veterans Are Fighting Back on Toxic Exposure

House Advances Bills Protecting VA Medical Malpractice Victims, Update to VA Motto

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