bad behavior veteran

Bad Behavior Can Lead to Reduced VA Benefits 

Recently, a U.S. veteran from Berkeley, Missouri found themselves in hot legal water after admitting to having defrauded the government out of $106,245 in VA disability benefits. The veteran’s fraud stemmed from false statements and claims he made to the VA about physical limitations he experienced due to a service-related injury.   The lie was discovered…

dont ask dont tell 30

Thirty Years Later, Effects of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Linger

Veterans of the armed services who served between 1993 and 2010 might recall the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Enacted by then-President Bill Clinton, the policy was an attempt to reduce discrimination in the services directed toward closeted homosexual or bisexual soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines. The policy did nothing to prevent openly homosexual…

federal court va

Prepare to Answer These Questions When You Speak with the Veterans Law Judge

Suppose your claim for VA disability benefits is denied. As your attorney would explain to you, you have three options for appealing the decision, including appealing to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. If you choose this option, you have the ability to request a hearing with a veterans law judge either remotely or in person….

va medical malpractice

What Happens When the VA Makes Your Injuries Worse?

If you leave the service with a disabling illness or injury, a VA disability claim provides you with monetary benefits that address your decreased earning potential. You can also avail yourself of VA hospitals and clinics, such as the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, and obtain treatment to help you manage your condition.  The VA’s facilities…