Navigation The Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act of November 19, 2024 is a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing healthcare and benefits for U.S. veterans. The bill focuses on improving access to medical care, modernizing benefits programs, and expanding support services for veterans and their families. Key provisions include: Healthcare Improvements: Expanding access […]
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New Supreme Court Ruling for Federal Employee Reservists
On May 7, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled that federal employees who serve in the U.S. military as reservists are entitled to receive the equivalent of their civil pay when serving on active duty in a national emergency. At the heart of the issue was Nick Feliciano, a Coast Guard petty officer who was called […]
How can addiction factor into eligibility for veterans’ disability benefits?
Addiction is a complex and often misunderstood issue. Therefore, for veterans struggling with substance use disorders, questions about how their substance abuse situation may impact their eligibility for benefits can be confusing. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does recognize addiction as a condition that may be connected to service—but only under certain circumstances. The […]
Effective Date Issues with PACT Act Claims
The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promises to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act) was signed into law on August 10, 2022. Since that time, there have been hundreds of thousands of claims filed under the PACT Act. Recently, a review of PACT Act claims by the VA Officer of Inspector General (OIG) […]
Social Security Changes
As reported in December, all local offices nationwide began opening for appointments only. This means you cannot run by to drop off documents, even ones that Social Security may have requested you to provide. The only way to make an appointment to handle any activities is by calling the local office and making an appointment. […]