Navigation In recent months, VA has been proposing to sever and to reduce benefits more than any other time in recent years. If you receive notice that VA is proposing to reduce benefits, there are some things you need to do. SEVERANCE VS. REDUCTION – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE If VA proposes to sever your benefits, they […]
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The Time for Learning is Now
In September of 2001, right after 9/11, I started working in a law firm that handles Social Security Disability and began learning the ins and outs of the Social Security programs. I have always loved writing, English, and History so reading hundreds of pages of medical records was not a task, but something I found […]
Bill Introduced in Senate to Restore Full VA Burial Benefits for Some Veterans
A bill introduced in the Senate on March 26, 2025 would allow Veterans to retain their full Department of Veterans Affairs benefit to be buried at a national cemetery even if they previously chose to get a plaque or urn for their remains. This bill would correct the language in a bill passed in 2020 […]
Reduction of Staff at the Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is set to reduce its workforce by over 80,000 employees, aiming to revert to its 2019 staffing levels of just under 400,000. This decision aligns with the Trump administration’s broader initiative to streamline federal operations and decrease bureaucracy. Veterans’ organizations, Democratic leaders, and some Republican lawmakers have expressed significant […]
Can medication affect veterans’ disability benefits?
Veterans who have served in the military often struggle with health conditions related to their service. Servicemembers could develop hernias due to heavy lifting. They might have conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or anxiety because of the challenges they faced while serving. Veterans are often eligible for medical benefits and treatment provided by […]