Category Archives: White Plains Veteran Benefits Lawyer
What Does An Honorable Discharge Really Mean?
Many service members assume that receiving an honorable discharge means their military record is completely free of issues but that is a misconception. An honorable discharge simply shows that a servicemember met or exceeded expected standards of performance and conduct during their service. It does not guarantee that all other aspects of their service… Read More »
What To Know About The VA Claim Exam
If you have filed a disability benefits claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), you may not be done just yet. You may be asked to undergo a claim exam, also called a compensation and pension exam (C&P exam). The purpose is to help the VA determine whether your claimed condition is service-connected… Read More »
How The VA’s Disability Ratings Are Hurting Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) still relies on the 1945 “whole person” formula for disability ratings, which assumes that each condition affects the veteran independently. However, research shows this assumption is flawed, often leaving veterans undercompensated for interconnected disabilities. For example, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at significantly higher risk for… Read More »
VA Employee Accused Of Improperly Approving $2 Million In Claims
As a disabled veteran, you have probably had a tough time getting approved for benefits. You have probably wished the process was much easier. What if someone could just approve every claim that came in. That is actually what one Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) worker did. For several years, a senior veterans service… Read More »
Study Shows Service Dogs Help Reduce Stress, Aging In Women Veterans
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common issue among those who have served in war and fought for our country. Dealing with this mental health issue is not an easy task, and it often takes its toll on veterans. However, the results of a recent study may be helpful, especially for women veterans. The… Read More »
VA Employee Arrested For Illegally Collecting $85K In Disability Benefits
A former Veterans Affairs (VA) employee is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he illegally collected nearly $85,000 in disability benefits while working full-time for the VA in Albany. Edmond Anadio, a 64-year-old man from Gloversville, was arrested and arraigned in federal court in Albany on August 26, 2025. Prosecutors allege that from 2021… Read More »
What To Know About Veterans Affairs Life Insurance
Veterans make many sacrifices for our country. For their service, they get educational benefits, home loans, medical benefits, and much more. In 2023, veterans were given another benefit that they may not know about. That year, the Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife) was created to give veterans life insurance benefits, with acceptance guaranteed. As… Read More »
VA Benefit Changes Due To One Big Beautiful Bill
President Donald Trump has been making a lot of changes and trying to pass numerous bills since taking office earlier this year. He has proposed a $453 billion bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in fiscal year 2026. While the bill passed more smoothly in the House, it faces significant hurdles in… Read More »
VA Processing Claims In Record Time
Veterans claims often take a long time to process for various reasons. The main issue is that there are so many of them at once, so getting through all of them pretty much never happens. The claims just keep piling up — it never ends. There is light at the end of the tunnel,… Read More »
What Are Chapter 33 Benefits For Veterans?
After serving their time in the military, veterans need to adjust to civilian life. This often means going back to school or starting some sort of training for a specific job. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a program that can help. There is what is called the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which is… Read More »