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Claims Processing, News and Press
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the shut down of in-person compensation and pension (C&P) examinations to assess veteran disability claims, there is now an unprecedented backlog of veterans’ claims and decisions. There are now over 125,000 claims backlogged, up from 70,000 in January. According to the VA, claims that have been pending for more […]
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News and Press
A man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to sell the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) $750 million in respiratory masks and other protective gear that did not actually exist. Christopher Parris, of Atlanta, Georgia was charged with wire fraud for the attempted scam. Parris claimed to be able to acquire millions of genuine 3M […]
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News and Press
The makeup of the U.S. Armed Forces is constantly changing as well as the type of wars Americans face. As a result, the veteran population will also continue to change. A new report entitled, “Those Who Served: America’s Veterans from World War II to the War on Terror,” was recently released by the U.S. Census […]
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News and Press, Uncategorized
Social media is like a personal diary, holding the privacies of daily life that people may believe is private information. In reality, this personal information is readily available for public consumption. Employers engage in this surveillance practice all the time, so it is only logical that the VA, Social Security Administration, or other entities would […]
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Claims Processing, News and Press
Kendall Van Ameyde, Esq. Just a month ago, veterans were being forced to attend Compensation and Pension (C&P) examinations, placing themselves and their families at risk during a global pandemic. The C&P examination is often conducted after the veteran files for disability and compensation or pension benefits with the VA. The C&P examination helps the […]
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News and Press
The VA continues its effort to expand its electronic presence during this coronavirus pandemic while not only increasing telehealth services that remotely connect veterans to their healthcare providers from the safety of their own home, but by making it easier for veterans to take control of their health care in the palm of their hands. […]
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News and Press
In such uncertain times, everyone has a lot to worry about. The COVID-19 pandemic has created new and rapidly evolving health guidelines, social rules, daily routines and, unfortunately, opportunities for scammers to steal in new ways. Because vigilance is the best defense against scams, beware of coronavirus scams and learn how to protect yourself and […]
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News and Press
For couples who want to start or expand their families, infertility may come as a painful surprise. The devastation caused by infertility cannot be understated, and fertility treatments can be cost-prohibitive. However, military couples who are experiencing difficulty getting pregnant could be able to receive fertility care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Infertility […]
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News and Press
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act or CARES Act was signed into law in March in response to the financial hardships created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Included in the bill are provisions to help Americans meet financial commitments while regular routines are significantly disrupted. Some of these will be especially helpful for veterans. […]
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News and Press
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are devastating to those who experience them and too common. They are considered the “signature injury” of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Since 2000, 414,000 service men and women have suffered from TBIs. Earlier this year, Iran targeted the al-Asad air base in Iraq in a retaliatory missile attack. Although it was […]
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