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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 […]

Veterans can sustain injuries or develop illnesses from defective products, including those that are mass tort issues impacting individuals across the country. Summary Like civilians, military personnel are at risk of suffering harm in mass tort cases, which may result in or exacerbate service-related disabilities. Current mass torts affecting veterans include AFFF firefighting foam, medical […]

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. […]

Navy veterans who believe they were exposed to toxic herbicides in Blue Water Zones can review their records, engage an attorney, and speak with the VA to determine if they qualify for disability benefits. Summary Veterans exposed to Agent Orange in Blue Water Zones while serving on military vessels during the Vietnam War can seek […]