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Hire an Actual Lawyer for Your VA Claim
Effective June 20, 2007, veterans are allowed to retain an attorney after the first denial by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at the Notice…
Notice of Disagreement: Request the DRO Appeal
When your receive the initial decision from the VA you have one year to file a Notice of Disagreement (NOD). When you file your NOD…
VA Disability: Is it really “non-adversarial”?
Those new to the VA claims process may come to believe that the VA is “pro claimant” or will, without a doubt, provide every possible…
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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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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