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House Lawmakers Show Support For Large VA Budget Boost
In the first budget draft, House appropriators backed a funding boost for the Department of Veteran Affairs. The plan, which is voted on by a subcommittee, has signaled support for over $113 billion in discretionary spending for various VA programs in the fiscal 2022 year. That is an increase of 8% from current levels… Read More »
What to Do in a Slip and Fall Accident
Slip and fall accidents are some of the most commonly reported personal injury cases. If you have been injured in a trip accident in public or on someone’s property, you should follow these tips. Here’s how a slip and fall accident should be documented. Take a Picture of the Scene One of the most… Read More »
VA to Review Thousands of Rejected Blue Water Claims
The Department of Veterans Affairs is beginning to review thousands of rejected Vietnam War claims, from veterans who were denied many benefits but may now be entitled to compensation. Under a new court order, the Department of Veteran Affairs began to review over 60,000 claims for veterans who had been exposed to Agent Orange… Read More »
Tips On Hiring The Right Person Injury Lawyer
Much like buying a car, hiring the right personal injury lawyer can be tough when there are thousands to pick from. It seems simple, after all. Shouldn’t you be able to just find a lawyer willing to represent you? While many lawyers represent their clients on a case-by-case basis, clients shouldn’t settle for just… Read More »
Burn Pit Advocates Urge Passage of Burn Pit and Toxic Exposure Legislation
Burn pit advocate groups GruntStyle, Burn Pits 360, and several other veteran service organizations united at Capitol Hill to bring a clear message to lawmakers. Veterans who were exposed to burn pits overseas should be presumed to have been exposed to toxins. They should have access to the benefits and cares provided by the… Read More »
Burn Pit Victims Have Yet To Receive Full V.A. Benefits
For decades, veterans exposed to burn pits have suffered harrowing health concerns. One veteran, Bill Thompson, was found to have black scars on his lungs, partially due to jet fuel and metal. Doctors believe the scarring was due to his exposure to burn pits in Iraq. Burn pits are areas of open-air burning waste…. Read More »
More Than 500 Thousands Americans Could Lose Disability Benefits in New Social Security Proposal
Over the weekend of December 5th, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sent a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget that will bar up to 500,00 Americans from receiving benefits. Whether the Social Security Administration can manage to get through the regulatory process will depend on respecting the formal process, as President-elect Biden… Read More »
Department of Veteran Affairs to Outsource all Compensation and Pension Exams
The Department of Veterans Affairs will eliminate in-house pension and compensation exam programs and will instead begin to outsource them. The exams are critical in determining whether or not a veteran is eligible for benefits. The implication of these changes could result in delayed exams, as it may become more difficult for the Department… Read More »
VA to Implement COVID-19 Distribution Plan
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced on November 17th that it will be ready to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine once it has arrived and has been authorized. They will work directly with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal agencies to ensure prompt delivery and development of a distribution plan… Read More »
Department of Veterans Affairs Expands Telehealth During COVID-19
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, where many health care systems postponed and cancelled their appointments, the Department of Veteran Affairs was able to quickly switch to a telehealth system to handle all their appointments. It had already been practicing telehealth care with more than two million episodes delivered during 2019 and conducting 2500 video… Read More »