As we approach the end of 2019 we’ll take a look at the current status of Blue Water Legislation. The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act goes into effect on January 1, 2020. This legislation applies to Vietnam Veterans who served on offshore naval vessels in the Vietnam theater and contracted an Agent Orange-related condition. […]
VA Benefits for Toxic Exposure at Fort McClellan Learn about VA Benefits for Toxic Exposure at Fort McClellan. For some reason, the Veterans Administration is typically reluctant to approve benefits in toxic exposure cases. Agent Orange is a good example. Over 50 years after the military stopped using this dangerous herbicide, many Veterans are still […]
What is Special Monthly Compensation (SMC)? Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is a higher rate of compensation paid to Veterans due to special circumstances. Like the need of aid and attendance by another person. Or by specific disability. Such as a loss of use of one hand or leg. What Qualifies For Special Monthly Compensation Loss, […]
Making Changes With The Board for Correction of Military Records The Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) has the following mission statement: The Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) is the highest level of administrative review within the Department of the Army with the mission to correct errors in or remove […]
If you are a U.S. Veteran and want to apply for an upgrade of your discharge, you first need to access DD Form 293, which is the “Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States.” In addition to downloading the form, DD Form 293 is available at […]
Blue Water Vets Legislation Update 2015 Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (D, NY18) is one of the ardent supporters of the Blue Water Vets Legislation. He is among those pushing for the legislation and he believes that support is gaining momentum in Congress and legislation is coming closer to floor vote. As of November 16, 2015 […]
What is the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER) program? The new Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER) Health program lets your VA health care providers see some of your non-VA health information. At the same time, your non-VA health care providers can see certain parts of your VA health information. The program, also known as “Connect […]
A January 2015 ruling by the United States Supreme Court allowed lawsuits over electrocutions against KBR Inc., a major Department of Defense contractor, to move forward. The firms KBR, Inc, and their former subsidiary Halliburton have been awarded various multi-million dollar Pentagon contracts, including major electrical work projects in Iraq. 19 Americans; 16 servicemembers, two […]