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Secret Waitlist Leads to Death at Phoenix VA Hospital
A few months ago I wrote about problems with veterans dying in Georgia and South Carolina because of delays in...
Veterans Attorney Ralph Bratch Awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM)
The Army Commendation Medal highlights those in the Armed forces for non-combat acts of heroism, extraordinary...
Federal Circuit Further Curtails Filing Deadline at Veterans Court
There was a time when a veteran who failed to file his Notice of Appeal at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims...
President Obama Pledges to Continue Support for Veterans
I realize that this should not come as a surprise. Honestly, if a sitting president decided to not support veterans,...
Inadequacies in Medical Opinions for VA Decisions
One of the most common problems with VA decisions is that the adjudicators rely on medical opinions that contain...
21st Century Veterans Benefits Delivery Act
The Chairs of the Senate VA Backlog Working Group released the 21st Century Veterans Benefits Delivery Act last week. ...
New CAVC Decision Discusses Temporary 100% Ratings
In some instances, VA is authorized to assign temporary 100% disability ratings for particular injuries or diseases. ...
Federal Circuit Issues New Decision on Veteran’s CUE Claim
A new decision out of the Federal Circuit reversed a decision from the lower court that had dismissed a veteran’s CUE...
Signs of Brain Damage are Not Always Immediate
One thing you cannot escape these days is discussions about head trauma. Major League Baseball has outlawed...
Would VA Advance Funding Help Veterans During the Next Government Shutdown?
The government shutdown last fall affected wide-ranging facets of the federal government. Not the least of which was...
Continuing a Veteran’s Disability Benefits Claim After His Death
The general rule in veterans law is that when a veteran dies, his claim dies with him. But in some instances,...
Veterans Find Comfort in Rescue Dogs
If you frequently find yourself a reader of this blog, you know about the staggering numbers of veterans that are...
Advocate for Indiana Veterans Expands Financial Assistance to OIF and OEF Veterans
In the past, the Indiana Military Family Relief Fund could provide assistance to OIF and OEF veterans within three...
Bill Aims to Help Prevent Suicide Among Veterans
Senator John Walsh of Montana has introduced a bill that aims to reduce the number of veterans who commit suicide. The...
Congress and VA Secretary Discuss Ideas to Mitigate Impact of Government Shutdowns
In the past few years the topic of government shutdowns has triggered fears throughout the veteran community about...
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