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Regulation Changes to Deliver PACT Act Benefits to Survivors
Earlier this week, the VA submitted a proposed change to the regulations governing the processing and review of Survivor benefits under the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) program. The intent...
Read MoreClear and Unmistakable Error (CUE)
Do you feel like the VA made an obvious error on your case and you want to know the best way to get it fixed? You may have heard about...
Read MoreVA Processing All PACT Act Claims January 1st
Starting on January 1st, 2023, the VA will begin processing all VA Disability Claims for PACT Act benefits. The PACT Act was signed into law on August 10th, 2022. The...
Read MoreMassive Increase in VA Disability Rates for 2023!
Last year, we reported the largest increase in VA disability rates since 1983 at 5.9%. Little did we know that this year would break the charts with a massive 8.7%...
Read MoreVA Now Offering Toxic Exposure Screenings for All Veterans
As of today, November 8th, 2022, the VA is performing toxic exposure screenings for all veterans. The purpose of the screenings is to ensure that every toxic-exposed veteran is receiving...
Read MoreComprehensive List of Benefits for Veterans with Disabilities
Whether you are just starting to look into separation or you have already been a veteran for years, it may seem impossible to sort through all of the benefits that...
Read MoreVA Healthcare Eligibility Expansion – PACT Act
On October 1st, 2022, the VA first stage of healthcare eligibility expansion under the PACT Act went into effect. The Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021...
Read MoreVA Family Caregiver Program Now Open to All
Two years ago, the VA announced that it would be expanding their Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) to include every veteran ever seriously injured (incurred or aggravated) in...
Read MoreWhat does my VA Disability Rating mean?
VA Disability Ratings can be confusing and complex. After submitting your VA Disability Claim and waiting months for the results, you get your Rating Decision only to find different ratings...
Read More24 New Conditions Added for Burn Pit Exposure (plus other PACT Act changes)
Last week, the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021 (known as “Honoring our PACT Act of 2021”) was signed into law by the President. The purpose...
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