Gain insight into the BVA Hearing process with helpful advice from a Veteran Law Judge.
4 Class Action Lawsuits (favorably decided for Veterans) you should know about:
There are 4 class action suits you should know about: (and my short summary).
IBS Decision Letter Jan 2021
Good Morning, Background: Retired in 2014. Claimed IBS in 2015 but was denied due to no diagnosis. Didn’t fight it. Starting in 2017 to today started having more and more issues. Was diagnosed in 2017 with IBS by Doctors at Naval Hospital. Leads us to the Decision letter Oct 29, 2020 – Requested IBS Service […]
Agent Orange \New Presumptives Added
Added to the Agent Orange Presumptive Contions list bladder cancer,
hypothyroidism, and Parkinsonism, or Parkinson-like symptoms.
After reaching 100 Percent Is Filing An Additional Claim A Hill worth climbing?
Member Question: After Reaching 100% Should I File Additional Claims? First a little bit of a back story- I have 44 years combined service for pay (Both active duty (combat) Active Reserve, NG, and returns to Active duty for deployments. I used a state VA representative to help file my claim and during […]
VA Compensation and Pension Exams by VES, LHI, and QTC Can I Contact Them Directly?
VA Compensation and Pension Exams by VES, LHI, and QTC Can I Contact Them Directly?
What is the VA Bilateral Factor?
What is the VA bilateral factor and how is it applied.
5 Year VA Rating Protection
5 year VA rating protection states that the VA can’t reduce a veteran’s disability that’s been in place for 5 years unless the condition improved over time on a sustained basis.
Handling Administrative Errors – Chicago VA Benefits Office
OIG substantiated the allegation that Chicago VA regional benefits office employees did not follow VBA procedures when correcting administrative errors. Veterans are not responsible for repaying overpayments from administrative errors.
VA issued me its rating decision letter, how long do I have to appeal the decision?
VA Decision Review and VA Appeal Options The legacy VA appeals process has changed to the decision review process. If you disagree with a VA decision dated on or after February 19, 2019, you can choose from 3 decision review options (Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal) to continue your case. If you […]
American Rescue plan for veterans ( stimulus) 2021
American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021, equips Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure Veterans have continued access to quality health care and protections against COVID-19, as well as providing needed economic relief.