Earlier this month, President Trump announced another change for the Department of Veteran Affairs called the VA Mission Act. This bill is another portion of his promise to make much-needed reforms for the VA. The new legislation will change private health care to make it readily available to Veterans. This new bill in full is […]
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Importance of a DBQ
DBQ or Disability Benefits Questionnaires are used to evaluate a service-connected disability for Veterans. While it does not take the place of a C&P exam, it is an essential piece of evidence for your claim. The process was developed to solidify what you already told your C&P examiner and speed up the time until you […]
Veterans Filing for Chronic Pain Court Case
The beginning of April 2018, Washington announced that they would be repealing a 1999 law which had previously prevented thousands of Veterans from qualifying for a claim. The new rule states that there no longer has to be a clear medical disability to explain the pain. The new law will help thousands of Veterans to […]
What is RAMP?
Have you heard about the Rapid Appeals Modernization Program? This new appeals process could help speed up the time it takes for your claim to be re-examined. Under one of the two paths, you can choose which one is best for your compensation increase.
New Digital Appeals Tool
Learn more about the VA’s update to the Appeals Status Tool. This tool will help Veterans know precisely where they are in the claims process and is part of the initiative to create more transparency through the VA.
Qarmat Ali Treatment
In 2003, from April to September, some Army National Guard, Reserve, and active duty soldiers were stationed at a water treatment facility in Basrah, Iraq. Many of these servicemen were from the states of Indiana, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Oregon. These treatment centers are known to have been contaminated with harmful substances which can cause […]
Top 3 Reasons Claims get Denied
Learn what the top three reasons VA claims get denied are and how you can prevent your claim from being sent back.
Solider illness linked to burn pit
Thousands of U.S. military and others who were affected by toxic burn pits could now finally receive their denied treatment. According to Fox News, the U.S. Department of Labor recently learned that these open aired burn pits are in fact connected to lung disease. An open aired burn pit is described as an open fire, […]
What you need to know about Hazlewood Act
Veterans who currently reside in the state of Texas could qualify for the Hazlewood Act. Qualified Veterans, spouses, and children could be able to use Hazlewood benefits. Through the Act, you are available for 150 hours of tuition exemption, including most fees, at a Texas public university. Who is eligible? All Veterans who served […]
Government Shutdown
By now, everyone has heard about the government shutting down this week. We know many Veterans might be worried about how it will affect their specific situation. We are here to tell you how each department will be affected! The short answer is that the shutdown will not affect Veteran benefits or entitlements. This is […]