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 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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New Secretary of Veterans Affairs AppointedPresident Trump has appointed a new Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Dr. David Shulkin was originally appointed under-Secretary by President Obama
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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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Congress Demands Answers from VA on Denver Veteran's SuicideAmid ugly scandal involving the cost of an unfinished hospital, Colorado VA delay reportedly leads to veteran's suicide
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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
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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination BenefitsVA agrees to start compensating veterans for diseases contracted from drinking contaminated water while at Camp Lejuene
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PTSD, TBI, and bad discharges22,000 soldiers with or mental health conditions such as PTSD have been discharged from the military since 2009 with bad discharges
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VA Praises Itself for Backlog News But Misses Real StoryVA's claims backlog has decreased, but accuracy of processing is still in doubt as appeals backlog grows
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VA Announces Camp LeJeune Benefits ExpansionVeterans exposed to contaminated drinking and bathing water at Camp LeJeune will now be able to receive both healthcare and disability benefits from VA
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Denver Regional Office's Incorrect Decisions on Effective DateThe Denver Regional Office in the last six months has been issuing incorrect decisions on the effective date of disability benefits. This policy is unique.
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Are VA's New Mandatory Claims Forms Helpful or Harmful?VA’s controversial policy of requiring standardized forms for informal disability claims is now in effect. Will the policy harm elderly and disabled veterans?