A legal blog discussing news and issues related to Veterans' Disability Benefits.
One of the frustrating aspects of applying for disability benefits is the amount of time it takes for your application to be processed. Even when you have a perfectly valid…
Although the Vietnam War ended nearly a half-century ago, many veterans who served in that conflict continue to suffer from the effects. For example, many veterans are still dealing with…
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…