Category Archives: White Plains Veteran Benefits Lawyer
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 »
What To Know About VA Death Benefits
Living is expensive, but so is dying. A person doesn’t just simply die and expenses end. There are burial expenses, funeral expenses, and possibly final medical expenses. There may be debt to contend with. When a veteran dies, there are many benefits they are entitled to receive. Family members should be able to focus… Read More »
Veterans Getting Hit Hard By Federal Cuts
The federal cuts are continuing under President Donald Trump’s and Elon Musk’s regime. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to cut 83,000 jobs. The VA provides healthcare services for millions of veterans, as well as other lesser-known benefits such as housing, life insurance, pensions, education, and assistance in jails and courts. Also,… Read More »