Recent Blog Posts
Veterans Wanting to See a Private Doctor May Have to Wait Longer
It seems that that the Veterans Choice Program, intended to help veterans seek private health care, is in terrible shape. Such bad shape, in fact, that even a recent bill meant to fix it might not even be able to do so. This is according to the Government Accountability Office. The aim of the… Read More »
Schumer Advocates for More Funding and Filled Vacancies at VA
Chuck Schumer, the Senate Minority Leader, released a plan that that called for $750 million to the VA to fill the many job vacancies that currently exist within the department. This includes approximately 175 at the Northport VA Medical Center alone. The federal budget is being signed before September 30, so he is hoping… Read More »
If I Verbally Agreed to Settle With The Insurance Company, Did I Waive my Right to an Attorney?
No. Not necessarily. Just because you agreed to an offer from a smooth talking insurance adjuster does not mean the settlement agreement is final. The law favors just compensation of accident victims. Hawaiian Ins. & Guar. Co. v. Mead, 14 Wn. App. 43, 57, 538 P.2d 865 (1975). A release may be avoided if… Read More »
What You Need to Know: the VA Mission Act of 2018
Big takeaways are the expansion of Family Caregiver Program initially to those seriously injured or aggravated in service before May 7, 1975 and then 2 years after the start date to those meeting the criteria who were seriously injured or aggravated in service between May 7, 1975 and September 11, 2001. The start date… Read More »
Questions and Answers About VA Disability Compensation Benefits Claims
Filing a disability claim can be a complicated and frustrating process if you are not familiar with it. Many people who file have a lot of questions and concerns regarding their claim and the benefits to which they have a right. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions and some answers. What… Read More »
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 »