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The VA denies veterans disability claims that fail to meet eligibility requirements or lack proof of qualifications. Summary The VA denies disability claims for various reasons, which can prevent injured or ill veterans from securing the benefits they are entitled to receive. An experienced veterans disability benefits denial lawyer can offer valuable legal assistance with […]

Veterans who want to challenge a VA decision should consider hiring a VA benefits lawyer to advocate for them. Summary Veterans who are dissatisfied with a VA decision may benefit from hiring a VA benefits lawyer to represent them in the appeals process. Cases where hiring a VA benefits lawyer may be necessary include when […]

Despite the variety of resources the VA provides for sexual assault survivors, Congress recently critiqued the VA’s lack of effort to make veterans aware of these options. Summary Senators representing both parties sent a letter to the VA regarding services for female Military Sexual Trauma survivors, who are at a higher risk of experiencing unwanted […]

The VA is acknowledging the severity of digestive conditions with its improved disability rating schedule that provides greater benefits for veterans.  Summary Recent reforms to the VA’s disability rating schedule for digestive conditions mean that veterans may have a higher likelihood of securing disability benefits. A veteran’s experiences in the military can cause them to […]

In June 2019, President Donald Trump signed the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act into law. The bill, which is commonly referred to as the Blue Water Navy Act, expanded medical care and benefits to many Blue Water Navy (BWN) veterans and other military personnel who were exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. […]