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

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 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

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 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

Thursday, October 15, 2020 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

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 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

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 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

Thursday, September 24, 2020 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

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 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

Monday, September 21, 2020 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

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 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

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 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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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

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

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