Category Archives: White Plains Veteran Benefits Lawyer
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 »
VA To Change Disability Ratings Criteria
Veterans law is always changing. Servicemembers are seeing new benefits and guidelines all the time. One thing that is currently changing is disability ratings criteria. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will soon change its disability ratings criteria for sleep apnea, tinnitus, and mental health conditions. These changes will be part of a major… Read More »
New Bill To Help Families Secure Veterans/Survivor Benefits
If you have ever tried to get government benefits, such as veterans benefits, Social Security, workers’ compensation, or other types of money, you know how hard it is to get the benefits you need in a timely manner. The approval process can take forever due to mandatory waiting periods and backlogs. However, government agencies… Read More »
Man Gets Veterans Benefits Using Twin Brother’s Stolen Identity
Stealing identities is often done for one main reason: money. Acting as another person can help a person get certain benefits, including veterans benefits. This was what a Florida man did. He used the personal information of his twin brother to obtain tens of thousands of dollars in veterans benefits. In late January, the… Read More »