Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a decision holding that VA is not per se required...
New Court Case Addresses TDIU
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Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Decisions
New Court Decision on Providing Notice of Compensation and Pension Examinations to Vets
A new decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims highlights the fact that the VA must notify veterans...
Veterans Court of Appeals Discusses VA Hospital Negligence Standard
Veterans who receive treatment at VA hospitals and suffer from additional disabilities may be entitled to compensation...
Current Disability Requirement for VA Benefits
When a veteran files a claim for VA benefits, he must show three things: 1. a current disability, injury, or illness;...
Veterans Court of Appeals (CAVC) Discusses Pending and Unadjudicated Claims
The Veterans Court has issued a new decision that discusses pending and unadjudicated claims. When a veteran files a...
Extraschedular VA Disability Rating Addressed by Full CAVC Court
Generally, VA will rate a veteran's service-connected disability by use of its rating table. Occasionally, however, a...