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VA Permanent and Total Service Connected Disability: What does it mean?
Under 38 USCS Section 110 states: “A total rating of 100% (or other permanant rating) that has been in continous force for twenty years shall…
Military Records Lost: 1973 St. Louis Fire
Often we see clients who have had military records lost and sometimes those records are attributable to the fire in St. Louis, but more often…
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC): The Basics
Spouses, children, and parents of Servicemembers and Veterans who are deceased or totally and permanently disabled by a service-connected disability may be eligible for VA…
Veterans’ Caregivers File Class Action to Challenge VA’s Denial of Benefits
By David Magann
Several family members who served as caregivers to veterans recently filed a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit challenges the Board of Veterans’ Appeal’s ongoing pattern of denying appeals for caregivers whose Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) benefits were denied. The Role of the PCAFC The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers...
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U.S. House of Representatives Pushes Forward on Expanding Veterans Benefits
By David Magann
The U.S. House of Representatives recently advanced several bills focused on expanding access, improving clarity, and streamlining applications for veterans’ benefits. The bills vary in scope, covering topics like survivors’ benefits, job training, health research, tuition, and more. Yet they are united in their efforts to improve veterans’ access to key benefits. Survivor Benefits The...
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VA Staff Cuts Could Affect Your Disability Claim Processing
By David Magann
If you are filing or appealing a VA disability claim, recent staffing changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs may affect how quickly and accurately your case is handled. In June 2025, the VA announced it is on pace to reduce its workforce by nearly 30,000 employees by the end of the fiscal year. This...
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Supreme Court Rules 9-0 in Favor of Combat-Related Special Compensation for Veterans
By David Magann
In June 2025, the US Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of veterans who seek combat-related disability pay. The case struck down a law the federal government used to limit veterans’ retroactive pay to six years. The ruling opens the door for approximately 9,000 veterans to receive retroactive benefits. Facts and Arguments in the Case...
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VA Calculator Errors May Have Cost Veterans Thousands in Disability Benefits
By David Magann
A recent federal report has revealed a troubling issue in how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) calculates monthly disability payments for veterans. According to the Office of Inspector General, one of the VA’s automated benefits calculators produced incorrect results, potentially leading to widespread underpayments for disabled veterans. Faulty System May Have Shortchanged Veterans The...
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Navigating The Current Section 306 Disability and Death Pension Rates For Veterans
By David Magann
It’s crucial for veterans and their families to be aware of the updated income limits and benefits associated with the VA’s Section 306 disability and death pensions. Established for veterans who first received benefits between July 1, 1960, and December 31, 1978, these programs ensure continued support for those eligible under older regulations, even as...
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