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What do I offer you that my competition does not?
What do I offer you that the competition does not? It’s a question easily answered in many situations and it’s something you need to think…
How to Get the Best Representation for Your Veterans Disability Claim
Is your representative an attorney? This seems to be a silly question but often those who we meet with either do not know or mistakenly…
Agent Orange Claims
If you are a veteran who served in Vietnam or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone during Vietnam and you suffer from the following: Ischemic Heart…
David W. Magann, P.A. Reports on VA’s Admission of Prolonged Veteran Disability Claims Processing
By David Magann
Often, those who need to file a disability claim expect the process to be slow. What they do not expect is an almost 5-year delay in some cases. It was revealed recently that roughly 32,000 veterans’ disability claims were delayed due to a technology flaw in the federal filing systems. Some claims were deferred for...
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David W. Magann, P.A. Alerts Service Members to Beneficial Pet Shipping Cost Legislation
By David Magann
A new policy allows troops on PCS (Permanent Change of Station) orders to receive reimbursement for relocating one cat or one dog per move. This line item reimbursement was given the go-ahead in the fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The law authorizes up to $4,000 per pet for overseas transportation. However, Department of...
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David Magann Comments on COLA Increase for Veterans, Highlights Ongoing Advocacy for Disabled Service Members
By David Magann
Renowned veterans’ law attorney David W. Magann of David W. Magann, P.A. has brought attention to the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for veterans, emphasizing the importance of this development in supporting the financial stability of disabled service members. The COLA increase, which touches on critical veterans’ benefits, including disability compensation and pension payments, comes as...
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VA Redesigns Burn Pit Research Registry for Easier Use
By David Magann
With the passage of the PACT Act in 2022, attention focused on the effects of airborne hazards and toxins on the health of military service members. Research continues on the short- and long-term medical impact of these exposures through the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. Now, the Registry is also easier for affected...
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Native American Veterans to Benefit from Lower Housing Interest Rates, Advises David W. Magann, P.A.
By David Magann
In a significant drop in interest rates, the Department of Veterans Affairs signaled they were making access to housing loans more affordable for Native American veterans. The interest rate was lowered from 6 percent to 2.5 percent, a benefit for those who served in the armed forces. For further information on Native American Direct Loans...
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The Veterans Administration Adds Funding for Adaptive Technology
By David Magann
The VA has announced plans to increase its offering of research grants to technology companies in an effort to boost the development of new assistive technology to help disabled veterans overcome the daily challenges they face. The grants, which are termed Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology grants, encourage technology companies to develop products that can...
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