Category Archives: White Plains Veteran Benefits Lawyer
Veteran Scams: Do Not Pay For Benefits
Leaving the military means dealing with a long to-do list. Applying for veterans benefits is often at the top of that list. Unfortunately, scammers know this and take advantage of service members transitioning to civilian life by pretending to represent the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These scammers may contact veterans through phone calls,… Read More »
How AI Is Shaping The Future Of VA Disability Claims
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a huge role in how Americans live their lives. In the past few years, AI has had a major effect on everything we do, from shopping to managing schedules to increasing productivity at work. AI has also taken on a huge role in shaping how many large companies and… Read More »
Proposed Veterans Benefits Package Causes Concern Over Benefits Reductions
Veterans are always concerned about their benefits and what they will receive in the event of a disability. A comprehensive veterans benefits package currently under consideration in Congress has sparked debate among lawmakers and veterans advocacy groups over how expanded benefits should be funded. At the center of the discussion is the Take Care… Read More »
New Bill Will Keep Companies From Targeting Disabled Vets
Disabled veterans have sacrificed their lives for their country. On top of that, many vets have to deal with scams and constant harassment from predatory companies looking to rip them off of their hard-earned money and benefits. A new bipartisan bill in Congress is seeking to crack down on what lawmakers describe as predatory… Read More »
Making It Easier For Veterans To Qualify For Inclusion Body Myositis
Disabled veterans often have a tough time getting the benefits they deserve. Now veterans affected by a rare and debilitating muscle disorder are calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to simplify the process for obtaining disability benefits. The push follows the release of Diagnosis Denied, a national investigation conducted by several television… Read More »
VA Backlog Dropping Due To Technology, Automation
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a busy department, receiving more than one million disability claims every year. The agency has struggled with claim backlogs for decades but it seems to be getting a bit ahead of the game. The VA recently announced that it has been making progress with addressing its claims…. Read More »
VA Rolling Out Automated Fraud Detection Tool
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to roll out an automated fraud detection tool designed to review more than a million disability benefits questionnaires for signs of fabrication or other issues that could trigger a new medical exam and potentially affect compensation. According to agency officials, the tool will be able to quickly… Read More »
Controversial Disability Ratings Rule For Veterans Overturned
Servicemembers get a lot of benefits and many are geared toward those with disabilities. While the laws are meant to give veterans an advantage, sometimes they are met with backlash. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to officially withdraw a recently introduced rule that sparked widespread criticism from veterans and advocacy groups…. Read More »
Common Mistakes That Servicemembers Make When Leaving The Military
After spending decades serving your country, you may be ready to become a civilian again. While it may be nice to not have to worry about war, making the adjustment to civilian life is not an easy task. You may think that you will automatically get benefits, but that is not the case. You… Read More »
How Easy It Is To Commit Veterans Benefit Fraud
Getting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits can be a complicated task. The process is not clear cut. It may take many hours and mountains of paperwork for a veteran to get the benefits they deserve. Most veterans are honest and do not intentionally set out to deceive anyone when applying for VA benefits…. Read More »