The men and women of the U.S. military who have sworn to protect and defend our constitution and risked their lives for our nation are entitled to the best possible care that this country has to offer. This includes their families, who have sacrificed a great deal to support their […]
In March of 2024, the White House submitted their proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year. It included the proposed spending levels for the Department of Veterans Affairs. In total, the budget would allocate more than $369 billion to the VA for a variety of services and functions. While this […]
In July of 2023, the Government Accountability Office—or GAO—completed its report regarding disparities in VA disability benefit payments based on race and ethnicity. Through an extensive investigation, the GAO determined that non-Hispanic black veterans faced the lowest approval rate among all racial groups The report, which was titled “VA Disability […]
If you are a veteran with a current diagnosis of a condition or disability related to your service, then recent changes in policy could impact your access to VA disability benefits, as well as the amount that you receive. In this article we’ll consider a few recent policy changes that […]
Veterans with VA disability ratings for current conditions caused by covered injuries, illnesses, or events during qualifying active service are entitled to receive medical treatments that meet the general standard of care in the practice. If you are a veteran or military family member who visits a VA facility and […]
Mental health issues can have a very real and substantial impact on the life of a veteran and their families. If you or a loved one is suffering from service-connected mental health issues that are long-term and life-altering, you could be entitled to extensive VA disability benefits, including medical coverage […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced a new rule that will significantly impact tens of thousands of veterans previously denied benefits due to less-than-honorable discharges. The new rule takes effect on June 25 and will allow veterans with mental illness, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or other extenuating circumstances to be considered for full VA benefits. The rule change […]
If you are a veteran or family member of one suffering from a current diagnosis for a condition that requires health care, and may be impacting your ability to earn income, then it is important to keep up with legislative updates. Recent changes in law have expanded upon the level […]
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is recognized annually in the U.S. every April. This year marks the 23rd anniversary of this campaign. Its mission is profound: to raise awareness of sexual violence around the world and show support for survivors. During this month, the VA works especially hard in an effort […]
Navigating the complexities of VA disability benefits can be challenging enough without the added stress of falling victim to a scam. The passage of the PACT Act in 2022 has unfortunately exposed veterans to unaccredited and unqualified individuals who seek to profit off veterans and their families. The Federal Trade […]
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