Category Archives: White Plains Veteran Benefits Lawyer
Why Veterans Need To Consider Advance Directives
Veterans who have fought hard to protect their country are given many benefits. The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) allows veterans to dictate the type of medical care they receive. They usually have the final say — except when they don’t. Sometimes there are situations in which a veteran cannot make their wishes known…. Read More »
Tax Benefits For Veterans
We’re already in February and tax season is now underway. Some people enjoy this time of year if they are getting a tax refund. If they’re not and they have to pay taxes, then they may be delaying submitting their taxes for as long as possible. The tax code offers many tax benefits for… Read More »
Less Commonly Known Benefits For Veterans
Veterans do a lot to protect our country. As such, they are given many benefits when they retire or leave the service. Many are aware of medical, housing, and education benefits, but there are many benefits that veterans should be aware of. However, transitioning from a servicemember to a civilian is not an easy… Read More »
VA Processing Claims At Fastest Rate Ever
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has good news for veterans: claims are getting processed more quickly. In fact, the agency claims that it is processing claims at the fastest rate in history. The VA hired more employees to process claims after hundreds of thousands of veterans have filed new claims in order to… Read More »
Caregiver Benefits Now Available To All Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers many benefits to veterans, but some are limited based on when the veteran served. An example of this was caregiver benefits. Previously, the only veterans eligible for these benefits were those who served before May 1975 or after September 2001. That is no longer the case. Starting… Read More »
VA Increasing Hiring For PACT Act Claims
In August, President Joe Biden signed The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act into law. This act gives the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) the resources it needs to treat approximately 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances… Read More »
What Federal Benefits Can Veterans Qualify For?
Disabled veterans have a lot of benefits available to them, and many are for programs they may not even know about. There are many health programs available as well as benefits for spouses and children. The economy has made it hard to pay bills and everyday expenses. If you’ve been struggling financially, don’t give… Read More »
How To Use The Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System
Veterans are entitled to many benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). What many do not know, however, is that they can get reimbursed for certain travel expenses. Indeed, the VA reimburses eligible veterans for travel to and from VA or VA authorized non-VA health care facilities for the purpose of examination, treatment,… Read More »
New VA Abortion Rule Causes Controversy
One of the most controversial issues in today’s society is the right for women to have abortions. Abortion is often seen as ending a life, which is equivalent to murder. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade this summer, setting off abortion bans and restrictions in various states around the country. Those restrictions created… Read More »
Homelessness Among Veterans On The Rise
Homelessness is a huge problem in New York. The problem is especially on the rise in New York City, where the number of homeless people has reached the highest levels since the 1930s, during the Great Depression. The coronavirus pandemic has led to massive inflation across the country. Many individuals and families are on… Read More »