What is a “Nehmer Claim”? Who is eligible? This article details the origin of a Nehmer Claim. Also it provides information on who is eligible. “Nehmer” refers to the series of rulings resulting from a 1987 class-action lawsuit. Beverly Nehmer, the Vietnam Veterans of America and nine Vietnam veterans or widows, filed a federal class […]
Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Their sacrifices have shaped our nation and secured our freedom. From the battlefields of yesterday to the challenges of today, veterans continue to inspire us with their courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to duty. Let us express […]
Navigating the Veterans Benefits Administration Documents This article provides insight to the Veterans Benefits Administration. As a U.S. Veteran, it is important to know your rights! If you are a veteran researching the Veterans Benefits Administration, you may sometimes feel like you are reading a foreign language document! Additionally, there are many acronyms and abbreviations […]
Examining The Impact Of Exposure To Toxic Chemicals On Veterans On September 29, 2015, Congress held an oversight hearing held to examine the impact of exposure to toxic chemicals. Particularly the many veterans exposed to Agent Orange. During the Vietnam War and water contamination at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Oversight hearings review or study […]
For years, the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) has been a strong voice, urging for more comprehensive research into the generational legacy of toxic exposures affecting all who bravely served in our armed forces. Sadly, we continue to see reports from veterans of more recent conflicts detailing health issues in their children and grandchildren, highlighting […]
Learn what qualifies as new and material evidence for a denied claim. Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) regulate Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans’ Relief. Following, these are the current regulations codified by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Armed Forces Retirement Home as of July 1, 2014. Locate the rules in: […]
What is “Presumed Disability”? This article helps us understand what a Presumed Disability is. The VA requires specific evidence to qualify veterans for Disability Compensation. You must have medical evidence of a current physical or mental disability. Additionally there must be evidence of a relationship between your disability and an injury, disease, or event in […]
The Agent Orange Act of 1991 H.R.556 – Agent Orange Act of 1991 102nd Congress (1991-1992) To provide for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to obtain independent scientific review of the available scientific evidence regarding associations between diseases and exposure to dioxin and other chemical compounds in herbicides, and for other purposes. During the Vietnam […]
New Evidence Appeals And The Board of Veterans’ Affairs What are your rights concerning new evidence appeals? The VA Regional Office (VARO) and the Board of Veterans’ Affairs (BVA) often deny many Veteran’s claims for lack of evidence on one of the key elements of their disability claim. In many cases, if you are able […]
What is a BVA Video hearing? If you are considering a Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) hearing, you may want to consider a video hearing. A Video Hearing is one of the three types of hearings the Board of Veterans’ Appeals offers. They are similar to in-person hearings with the Veterans Law Judge. But the […]
