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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…
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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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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Proposed VA Cuts Raise Alarms About Veterans’ Health and Research Access
By David Magann
For veterans relying on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for care and support, recent developments are causing concern. Despite a congressional mandate to expand services for former service members, internal VA communications suggest that budget and staffing cuts may be putting critical care and research at risk. Along with interrupting ongoing medical trials, the...
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