Legal Help for Veterans blog.
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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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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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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Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press, Veterans Law
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently released the 2025 VA Federal Benefits Guide for veterans, dependents, survivors, and caregivers. The handbook provides details to veterans, service members and their families on all the resources the VA offers. VA Federal Benefits Guide The new file is a reference, comprehensively listing VA programs that could assist in […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, Veterans Law
Permanent VA disability ratings can provide long-term financial stability and peace of mind, but it’s important to know how these ratings work and their protections. Permanent VA disability ratings are a designation used to describe a “static” disability, meaning it’s unlikely to improve over time. When a veteran is assigned this rating, their condition is […]
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Employment, Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, PTSD, Veterans Law
On December 5, the Veterans Affairs website revealed an article claiming that VA plans to expand access to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. This program provides family caregivers with services such as (but not limited to) training and education, financial assistance, health care coverage, beneficiary travel, and peer support. The program has […]
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Claims Processing, Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press, Veterans Law
The Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 was passed to help veterans exposed to toxic substances during service, like Agent Orange and Burn Pits. The Act expands eligibility for VA healthcare and other benefits by adding over 20 conditions. While the act promised many benefits to those affected, Veterans Affairs severely underestimated how many veterans […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health
Since 2022, the Department of Veterans Affairs has had a sustainability plan in place. However, a recent review by the Inspector General finds they still have some work to do. Inspector General Review The Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Healthcare Inspections, Jennifer Baptiste said: “including carbon pollution-free electricity, a zero-emission vehicle fleet, achieving net zero […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, Veterans Law
One concern we hear from many veterans is “Can my VA benefits be garnished?” At Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC, we want to clear the air and provide you with all the information you need. What is Garnishment? According to the Department of Labor, garnishment is a legal procedure in which a person’s earnings are […]
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