Veterans law is constantly shifting, as new laws are passed by Congress, the VA issues regulations, and the Court of Veterans Claims and Board of Veterans' Appeals issue decisions.
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New VA Appeals Process Starts February 19, 2019On February 19, 2019, VA’s new regulations changed many things, but perhaps the biggest is what veterans can do when they disagree with VA’s initial decision.
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Burn Pits Act Proposes Research on Key Veterans' IssueThe Burn Pits Accountability Act (H.R. 5671) is aimed at studying the dangerous effects of active-duty exposure to burn pits
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Representatives Introduce Homeless Veteran Families ActOn October 24, Representatives Julia Brownley and Mike Coffman crossed party lines to introduce the Homeless Veteran Families Act, a promising bill for veterans
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Congressman Speaks Out Against Military Sexual MisconductU.S. Representative Mike Coffman was appalled when the rampant sexual abuse between drill sergeants and trainees was once again brought to his attention
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Accountability Office to Review VA's PTSD TreatmentDemocratic and Republican senators have joined forces across party lines to hold VA accountable for its drug-based treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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VA Secretary’s Taxpayer-Funded Vacations are DisappointingAmidst celebrations of VA Secretary David Shulkin’s successes since he took over earlier this year, his lavish vacations funded by tax payers come as a shock
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3 Ways VA Is Assisting Victims of Hurricanes Harvey and IrmaWith over 3 million veterans living in Texas and Florida, VA has taken steps to ensure every vet gets the aid necessary in the aftermath of Harvey and Irma
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DoD Releases PTSD Related Discharge Upgrade StatisticsThe Department of Defense has releases PTSD-related discharge-upgrade statistics that show the number of applicants dwindling as the approval rate rises
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New Report On Discharges Related To PTSDA new report shows that thousands of U.S. troops suffering from trauma were separated from the military
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ALERT Virginia Veterans, VA Claims mishandled by employee.ALERT Virginia Veterans, Claims Documents Discovered in Veterans Services Employee’s Possession
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House Passes VA Appeals ReformVA passes reform bill which will effect only new appeals.
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Legislation Proposed to Reduce Appeal DelaysSenators have proposed legislation to reduce the amount of time it takes a case to go from the VA Regional Office to the Board of Veterans' Appeals