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On May 8, 2020, the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) and Yale Law School’s Veterans Legal Services Clinic (VLSC) released a white paper that examined government records, scientific data, and veteran testimony related to potential Agent Orange exposure by Guam veterans. The organizations concluded that it was likely that veterans who served in Guam […]

As the Coronavirus continues to affect more people across the country, some medical researchers have been focusing their efforts on developing a treatment for COVID-19. In late April, research paid for by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the University of Virginia disclosed the results of a recent COVID-19 treatment in VA hospitals. The […]

In early April, a federal appeals court was asked to fast-track a lawsuit which may expand veterans’ access to educational benefits. Attorneys in BO v. Wilkie argued that expediting the appeals process may reduce the financial impact of COVID-19 by giving former servicemembers an additional year of educational funding. If the lower court’s decision is […]

The Coronavirus pandemic is increasingly affecting the day-to-day operations of many governmental bodies and organizations, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). With COVID-19 causing disruption and increasing the demand for medical services, many organizations are calling for more resources to help deal with an influx of Coronavirus cases. In response to COVID-19, the Senate […]

In a time where the Coronavirus is keeping most people home, you may be wondering what this means for your claim for disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Currently, all Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) hearings are cancelled until May 1, while the Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims remains open. However, […]