Recent Blog Posts
Injured Veterans Still Wait a Long Time for Compensation Hearings
Veterans who have been injured or gotten sick during and because of their time in the service are finding it difficult to get prompt compensation hearings. There are Vietnam veterans waiting for their hearings who might die from the tumors they may have developed from exposure to chemical weapons like Agent Orange. There are… Read More »
Veterans Who Are Not Dishonorably Discharged May Be Denied Healthcare
On the surface, it may make sense that if someone is not honorably discharged from the military that they lose their health care and VA benefits. However, all too often they may have been discharged because of behaviors that were caused by a condition they developed while serving. Fortunately, there are organizations such as… Read More »
Focus Groups to Help Guide VA Service Delivery for Women Veterans
Focus groups of veteran women at the National Women Veterans Summit in 2017 gathered together to talk about the issues facing women who are transitioning to civilian life after being in the military. A big focus of the discussions was health care and VA benefits. They determined that there was a definite need for… Read More »
Vet Files Lawsuit After Finding Scalpel in Gut From Surgery 4 Years Prior
In March of 2017, Glenford Turner went to the Veterans Affairs hospital in West Haven, Connecticut about a dizzy spell he was having. During his examination he was suddenly struck with a bout of pain in his abdomen. The exam was halted, and doctors ordered an X-ray to find out what was wrong. In… Read More »
How to Get The Most Out of Social Security
Social security is a literal lifeline for many americans after they retire. Numbers show that about 60% of seniors need social security to cover half or more of their income. The amount that most will claim from social security is well above Medicare, which makes social security massively important. It can be difficult to… Read More »
How to Avoid Probate Fees
Handing down money to our children is a priority for many people. It is a great feeling to know that you can help those you love in some way when you pass on. Unfortunately, that money you have earned that you would like to pass on may be subject to probate fees, which can… Read More »
Veterans Being Deported As Well
With the wave of recent deportations, a lot of talk centered around “illegals” and “dreamers.” However, there is another group that is being deported in surprisingly large numbers: veterans. On Memorial Day, in the city of Juarez in Mexico, a small group of six men gathered right at the point where people drive into… Read More »
The Wait For Disability Benefits Leaves Many In Financial Ruin
It is difficult enough to come to terms with the fact that you may never be able to work again because of an injury or illness. What makes it even worse is the fact that your very livelihood may be at risk simply because of the wait to receive benefits. The Hard Truth That… Read More »
US Veterans Express Frustration Over Pain Medication Prices
At a recent town hall, several military veterans expressed their concerns that they have been getting denied pain medications that they previously were receiving. The town hall was held at the VA Medical Center with about two-dozen veterans. One of them, a veteran of the Iraq war, said that there had been a “red… Read More »
Lawmakers To Address Financial Problems With VA Choice Program
Lawmakers will be returning from recess soon, and when they do they’ll have an urgent issue to deal with when it comes to the Veterans Affairs Choice program. If not dealt with quickly, these funding issues could create massive problems for veterans trying to access services. VA Secretary David Shulkin testified last month that… Read More »