Veterans are now waiting on the United States Senate to pass the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021. This is the bill to expand VA burn pit coverage, better known as the PACT Act, which was passed by the House of Representatives. Pat Murray, the legislative director for the Veterans of […]
The Veterans Administration has opened the digital door to additional contractors, even those who have never done business with the federal government before. “For those that are interested in trying to help break that – that black hole mold of trying to figure out how to do business, we’re rolling out — and it’s […]
Asbestos exposure causes most cases of mesothelioma. Navy veteran and famous actor Steve McQueen was only 48 years old when he began showing symptoms of an aggressive cancer called mesothelioma. He was only 50 years old when the cancer took his life less than two years later. His wife confirmed McQueen was first exposed to […]
Learning how to determine if a Veteran has PTSD can be an intimidating task. Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is one of the most complex disorders treated by the VA, and one of the hardest to diagnose. It is a mental disorder that develops when the individual experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. PTSD is […]
As part of its fiscal year 2023 budget proposal, the VA wants expanded infertility treatment and payment options related to sexual health. Specifically fertility treatments. It has asked for an additional $10.5 million as part of its proposal, an increase from prior years. The proposal would require legislation allowing the VA to expand covered fertility […]
If you are a veteran living with the echoes of a traumatic event, it’s important to know that you are not alone. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. It can cause symptoms like flashbacks, severe anxiety, and nightmares, making you feel “stuck” […]
Veterans with more than one service-connected disability or with a highly rated disability, which affect their ability to work, may apply for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability, or TDIU. TDIU is a rated condition separate from the normal rating scheme, which looks at a disabled veteran’s ability to obtain and maintain gainful employment. There […]
The Veterans Administration announced that it will change the way it evaluates some disability schedules, including service-related respiratory conditions, mental health conditions, and ear, nose, & throat disorders. The Administration intends to bring the VA’s rating schedule more in line with modern medicine. Officials plan to eliminate the 0% PTSD disability level and institute a […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs has finalized its recommendations to Congress to modernize VA healthcare facilities and improve working conditions for VA employees. The recommendations were submitted under the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission, mandated by Congress in 2018. President Biden has until February 2023 to approve the recommendations or the process ends. […]
VA disability back pay represents the accumulation of benefits that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) owes a veteran. Specifically, it’s the compensation that accrues between the effective date of a successful disability claim and the date when the claim is finally approved and processed for payment.
