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Claims Processing
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has touted the seriousness of military sexual trauma (MST) claims. The VA has explained that these claims deserve individualized and careful review. As such, these claims are supposed to adhere to a specific set of evidentiary rules, addressing how challenging it is for survivors to document their assault. However, […]
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News and Press
In a March 2025 case, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is not required to review the application of the “benefit of the doubt” rule by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This result is likely to affect benefits rulings for many veterans nationwide. The Facts of […]
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Claims Processing
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) says it is processing disability claims faster than ever. According to a recent announcement, the agency has already completed more than two million claims this fiscal year, setting an all-time record. That may sound like good news, but anyone who has filed a claim before knows the process is […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press
The VA has been busy working on new ways to use technology to veterans’ advantage. With new apps, web applications and medical devices, the VA is better than ever at assisting our veteran’s physical care needs. Stroke Recovery App Designed by Veterans Affairs, the Stroke Recovery App helps veterans get around-the-clock support after suffering an […]
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News and Press
Recent policy shifts at the Department of Veterans Affairs are raising concerns about how veterans across the country access care. To bring remote employees back into physical facilities, the VA requires many clinicians—particularly those who provide telehealth services—to return to in-person work. However, there aren’t enough private offices or clinical spaces in many locations to […]
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Employment, Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, Uncategorized
Veterans have done so much for our country, and we want to help them in return. Legal Help for Veterans can assist with matters related to VA Disability Claims; however, there are so many other types of law. For practices that work with Housing Law, Access to Healthcare, and more, check out this handy list […]
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News and Press
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a significant change in how it handles treatment for gender dysphoria following an executive order issued by President Trump. If you are a Veteran currently receiving or considering treatment for gender dysphoria through the VA, this decision directly impacts your care. Understanding the immediate and long-term implications […]
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GI Bill
The VA recently announced an update to its process for awarding benefits under the G.I. Bill. Due to these updates, veterans who served two or more periods of military service may be eligible for additional G.I. Bill benefits. If you’re a veteran who reenlisted, you may be able to claim additional G.I. Bill benefits for […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press
Most veterans are aware that they can get service-connected and receive VA disability benefits for injuries or conditions sustained in service. However, many veterans are not aware that service connection on a direct basis is not the only way to connect their disability. Veterans can apply for secondary service-connected disability benefits if their primary service-connected […]
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Employment, Mental Health
VA removes directors Lourdes Tiglao and James Albino from the Center for Women Veterans and the Center for Minority Veterans. They will be replaced by Jacquelyn Hayes-Byrd and Mariela Roca respectively. Center for Women Veterans Established in 1994, the Center for Women Veterans is an advocacy groups working to increase access to VA benefits/services, and […]
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