A legal blog discussing news and issues related to Veterans' Disability Benefits.
Social Security Administration (SSA) officials recently announced that the cost-of-living payments for beneficiaries in 2019 will be increased by 2.8%. Under current federal law, these annual cost-of-living increases automatically boost…
For many years, veterans have struggled with the backlog at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which leaves applicants waiting for months before they receive a response to their claims.…
Last year, in an effort to reduce the federal budget deficit, Congress suggested lowering the budget of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Although the request was quickly quashed, a…
Veterans who have been approved to receive veterans’ benefits should not have to worry that logistical issues will prevent them from receiving the compensation they deserve. However, there are numerous…
In an effort to pay tribute to veterans who served their countries by performing military service, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides deceased veterans with a wide range of…
While most people know that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers services and programs for qualifying veterans, few are aware that the family members of eligible veterans can also…