Veterans Disability Archives

Veterans Disability
March 4, 2016
VA Proposes Actions Against Three Board Attorneys & Two Judges

In a press release from March 1, 2016, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has announced that it has proposed disciplinary action against three attorneys on the Board of Veterans' Appeals, and has also filed a complaint against two Veterans...

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Veterans Disability
January 27, 2016
How to Deal with a Denied Veterans Benefits Application

Unfortunately, it can be difficult for veterans to obtain disability benefits. In fact, when a veteran applies for disability benefits, there is a great chance they will be denied access to such compensation. The process is demanding and requires the...

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Veterans Disability
December 21, 2015
Are Wounded Veterans Fed Up with Current Marijuana Laws?

In November, the United States Senate passed laws that allow the Veterans Administration to recommend medicinal marijuana to veterans if they are in need and reside in states where it is legal. These new provisions do not alter current laws...

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Veterans Disability
November 30, 2015
Veterans Still Waiting Months for Care at VA Facilities

Despite numerous reforms and billions of dollars aimed at improving access to care for veterans, wait times for appointments at VA hospitals are still out of control. Many veterans in desperate need of care are still having to wait months...

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Veterans Disability
November 18, 2015
Veterans Disability Benefits: Do You Qualify for Individual Unemployability?

The Department of Veterans Affairs Individual Unemployability program is designed to help veterans who are not able to maintain gainful employment due to a service connected disability. Specificially, it allows eligible veterans to receive certain veterans disability compensation at the...

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