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Will The Government Shutdown Affect My VA Benefits?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZWB5FGEMyE Will the VA shutdown adjudications during a government shutdown? No. During a government shutdown, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) continue to process disability claims and appeals Will

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How Will Newly Proposed VA Budget Cuts Affect You?

New debt ceiling legislation passed by House Republicans on Wednesday, April 26 is poised to make significant budgetary cuts to VA, seriously harming its ability to provide a variety of much needed services to veterans. The

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The AUTO Act Expands Modified Vehicle Grants for Active Service Members and Veterans

Veterans and active service members who require special adaptive equipment to their motor vehicles can now take advantage of expanded benefits through VA thanks to the passage in early 2023 of a new law, the Advancing

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VA Offers Extended 90-Day Response Period Due to Mailing Delays

For a number of months now, veterans and other claimants for VA disability compensation or benefits have been receiving letters stating that they “may experience a delay in receipt of correspondence from the Department of Veterans

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VA Adds 9 Respiratory Cancers as Presumptive Conditions Related to Burn Pit & Toxic Exposure

As of April 25, 2022, nine respiratory cancers have been recognized by VA as presumptive conditions related to toxic exposure from burn pits that were used from the Gulf War on into the War in Afghanistan.

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VA’s Proposed Rating Schedule Updates for Respiratory, Auditory, and Mental Disorders

On February 15, 2022, VA announced proposed changes to the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) as it pertains to respiratory, auditory, and mental disorders body systems. This is part of an ongoing process on VA’s

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The SAVES LIVES Act Lets Veterans, Spouses, and Caregivers Get Vaccinated at VA

Vaccinations against COVID-19 have become that much easier for veterans to receive following the passage of The SAVES LIVES Act. The law, first introduced on February 24, swiftly passed through Congress, and was signed into law

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Three New Conditions Added to VA’s Agent Orange Presumptive List

More than 34,000 Vietnam-era veterans diagnosed with bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and Parkinson’s-like symptoms are now eligible for VA disability compensation and healthcare services following the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The three medical

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Blind Veterans’ Benefits Get A Boost from Adaptive Housing Act

Veterans who have lost their use of sight or become blind are entitled to a higher monthly compensation to accommodate for their disability, so it may come as a surprise that a popular home renovations grant

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How Are Veterans Affected by COVID-19

As a veteran, you may be feeling a lot of uncertainty right now about your VA disability benefits. But we want to assure you that our lawyers remain dedicated to serving veterans. Whether you have questions

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