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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.

David W. Magann, P.A. Reports on VA’s Admission of Prolonged Veteran Disability Claims Processing

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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A new policy allows troops on PCS (Permanent Change of Station) orders to receive reimbursement for relocating one cat or one dog per move.

David W. Magann, P.A. Alerts Service Members to Beneficial Pet Shipping Cost Legislation

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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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.

David Magann Comments on COLA Increase for Veterans, Highlights Ongoing Advocacy for Disabled Service Members

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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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.

VA Redesigns Burn Pit Research Registry for Easier Use

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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Wounded veteran receiving physical therapy

The Veterans Administration Adds Funding for Adaptive Technology

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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Military veteran undergoing therapy

Veterans Advocates Call for Better Treatment for “Invisible Wounds”

The term “invisible wounds” describes the most common types of injuries those in combat suffer. Rather than obvious physical trauma, which accounts for a small fraction of injuries sustained by service members, invisible wounds refer to injuries like traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder and other moral injuries to the psyche. Advocates believe these injuries...
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