VA Disability Blog
New Court Case Addresses TDIU
Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a decision holding that VA is not per se required...
Lower Number of VA Benefits for Military Sexual Trauma
Last week a collaborative effort by the Service Women's Action Network (SWAN), the American Civil Liberties Union...
VA Proposed Rule Change on New Veterans’ Claims Draws Criticism
On October 31, 2013, the VA published a proposed rule that would differentiate the way new claims for veterans...
Additional Funds Would be Needed to Pay for an Expanded Veteran Caregivers Benefit
In 2010, Congress created a program to provide a financial stipend, health care, and at least 30 days of respite care...
New VA Rule Proposes Sweeping Changes
On Thursday, Halloween Day, October 31, 2013, the VA published a proposed new VA rule that would make sweeping changes...
Federal Circuit Recognizes that VA Must Consider Comorbidity in TDIU Cases
What is Comorbidity in TDIU Applications? When a veteran applies for a total disability rating based on individual...
Back to School: Guide to Academic Success After Traumatic Brain Injury
A governmental organization has published a new guide that is intended to help veterans suffering from traumatic brain...
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...
Putting Veterans Funding First Act
The Government shutdown that began on September 30, 2013, created significant anxiety among veterans who depend on...
Burn Pit Lawsuit Against KBR So Far Unsuccessful
Burn pits in Afghanistan and Iraq incinerated tons of human waste, chemicals, plastics, and metals. Many veterans –...
Digital VA Claims Files Could Mean Faster and More Effective Claims Processing
VA maintains a copy of all of a veteran's service records, medical files, claims documents, and any other paperwork...
Federal Circuit Weighs in On Military Sexual Trauma Cases
In recent years, there has been a growing concern over sexual assault in the military and also how the military...
Solution to Maintain VBA Operations in Future Shutdowns
The VA is divided into two large divisions: the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Veterans Benefits...
Will Your VA Check Stop Due to the Shutdown?
The government shutdown has most likely affected everyone in some way or another, though most have not felt a direct...
The Many Benefits of Adaptive Sports Programs for Veterans
It is no secret that IED use has increased the instances of traumatic amputations among military personnel. A 2012...
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