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Claims Processing
The VA disability claim backlog remains one of the most pressing issues facing veterans in 2026. While the VA claims that they’ve made progress in processing claims, hundreds of thousands of cases are still pending – leaving many veterans waiting months for a decision. Where the Backlog Stands in 2026 As of early 2026, the […]
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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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News and Press, Veterans Law
VA Congressional Offices are offices staffed by representatives who are dedicated to assisting veterans with issues related to their VA Disability Benefits and VA Healthcare. These representatives work closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help veterans navigate the complex process of accessing the benefits and services they are entitled to. VA Congressional […]
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Veterans Law
It’s that time of year again when the Department of Veterans Affairs sends out letters to service-connected veterans that are eligible to apply for a VA clothing allowance benefit. What is a VA Clothing Allowance? VA Clothing Allowances are a single, annual benefit paid to a veteran whose clothing is worn or damaged due to […]
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News and Press
There has always been a need to have services for veterans needing home care or other community-based services. It’s less restrictive for them to choose their programs and the specific help they need. The number of veterans eligible for nursing home care will surge to more than 4 million by 2039. In 2019, that number […]
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Uncategorized
On March 1, 2022, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced its intention of adding rare respiratory cancers to the presumptive service connection list due to particulate matter exposure from burn pits for veterans who served in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations. Respiratory Cancers Associated with Burn Pit Exposure The nine respiratory cancers included in […]
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Veterans Law
A Tennessee senator has blocked the confirmation of four nominees to Veterans Affairs leadership posts. The move comes over lingering comments about the department’s lack of response on the cost and scope of a pending toxic exposure bill that would grant more generous benefits to victims of toxic exposure. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., made the […]
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Claims Processing, Veterans Law
The Veterans Appeals Approvement and Modernization Act of 2017, commonly known as AMA, supposedly made the Appeals documentation submission process painless. However, it’s made the process more difficult. We receive many daily calls from clients asking us about the submission process and more specifically, how timely does my return of documents have to be? So […]
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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
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched a new program designed to identify veterans who are at risk of suicide. With an average of 20 veterans taking their lives each day, the agency is hoping their efforts will help reduce the number of suicides. The system is called Recovery Engagement and Coordination for Health — […]
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