Category Archives: White Plains Veteran Benefits Lawyer
Help Available For Homeless Disabled Veterans
It seems like homelessness is becoming more and more of a problem in many parts of the country. Even many veterans are without permanent shelter. This is a sad situation, but fortunately relief may come soon. Multiple lawmakers recently introduced the Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act (HUDVA). The goal of the bill is to… Read More »
Changes To Co-Pay Requirements For Veterans Seeking Mental Health Care
Mental health is something that many veterans struggle with. After serving their country, they must often deal with the effects of war, which can lead to anxiety, depression, and even post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can be hard for veterans to get the mental health care they need due to barriers such as… Read More »
Understanding The Benefits Review For VA Disability
When you file for veterans disability benefits and get approved, you may breathe a sigh of relief. You may think you don’t have to go through all that again. That is not necessarily true. Within five years of your benefits approval, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may re-examine your disability rating. If you… Read More »
Incomes Of Male Veterans Receiving Disability Benefits: Statistics
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a variety of benefits for veterans. When a veteran is considered disabled while on active duty, they can receive compensation if they meet the VA’s strict rules and requirements. In 2022, the VA spent $125 billion on disability payments for 5.3 million beneficiaries. Those payments are based… Read More »
Benefits For Dependents Of Veterans
Veterans often get injured or killed while in the service. When this happens, the whole family is affected, including spouses and young children. It can be a frustrating situation, especially when there is loss of income involved. When financial issues mount, what options do dependents of veterans have? As it turns out, there are… Read More »
VA Benefit Claims Updates For 2023
As we head into 2024, you may wonder about the progress of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Due to the PACT Act, which expanded health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances such as burn pits and Agent Orange, veterans have filed for benefits at the highest rates ever — exceeding… Read More »
Veterans Ordered To Repay VA In Overpayments
Veterans are often worried about getting benefit checks from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, many veterans are facing another issue: being ordered to repay five or six figures. That’s right — Thousands of low-income veterans are being told that they were overpaid in their pension payments and now they need to pay… Read More »
Filipino Veterans Could Get Benefits Under New Bill
When it comes to veterans benefits, there’s not a lot of fairness. Everything should be equal when it comes to who gets what, but the truth is that there is a lot of discrimination in the Department of Veterans Affairs. For example, there is racial discrimination. The Filipino veterans who fought with American troops… Read More »
Healthcare For LGBTQ+ Veterans
Veterans are offered many healthcare benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). One unique benefit of VA Albany is that employees are trained on how to coordinate care for LGBTQ+ veterans. The care coordinators are fully equipped to support the health, welfare, and dignity of these veterans and their families. LGBTQ+ veterans face… Read More »
Helping Veterans With Cancer Deal With Unique Challenges
Learning you have cancer can be devastating. It can be especially hard for veterans, who may not always have the support they need to deal with everyday challenges. Those with head and neck cancer face unique challenges, such as Veterans with head and neck cancers experience difficult health challenges, such as pain, dietary restrictions,… Read More »