Category Archives: White Plains Veteran Benefits Lawyer
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 »
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 »