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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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For-Profit Businesses take Advantage of Vulnerable Disabled Veterans

A recent CBS news article told the story of a veteran who dreaded filing for VA disability benefits because of the paperwork involved and the perceived bureaucratic nightmare. To make the process more manageable, the veteran enlisted the services of a company recommended to them by a friend and fellow veteran. Unfortunately for the veteran,…

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New Bill Would Protect Veterans from Recoupment of Separation Pay

Veterans’ disability benefits are part of the government’s contractual obligation to service members who are injured or who develop illnesses connected with their service. But they do not represent the only contractual benefits a veteran or separating service member may receive. Some of these contractual benefits include those set forth in the Montgomery GI Bill….