Navigation Many Veterans continue to be frustrated with the medical care they are receiving through the VA health care system. Some of the most common complaints are excessively long wait times for appointments, lack of response to patient needs and overall inadequate health care. In 2019, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) alerted the President […]
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Avoiding Pitfalls Before a Hearing
I want to discuss some things people need to know before they get to a Social Security hearing. I have worked in Social Security law for almost 20 years now and I can tell you there is a lot of information that is needed before having a hearing date. This blog will focus on the […]
Veterans In Suicidal Crisis Can Now Go To Any VA or Non-VA Health Facility For Free Emergency Healthcare
As of January 17, 2023, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans do not need to […]
Do mental conditions count as a disability?
The evidence of physical disabilities is often very clear. But there are numerous other disabilities that are not quite as evident and may even be invisible. These are hidden disabilities, such as mental conditions. Because they are harder to identify, people sometimes wonder if they would even count as a disability. The good news is […]
What is an Intent to File?
Often overlooked, an intent to file (also known as VA Form 21-0966) is an important step in beginning your claim for VA compensation. The intent to file gives you additional time of up to a year to gather evidence to support your claim before filing. This will help get you the earliest effective date possible […]