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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing significant staffing cuts, aiming to eliminate about 10,000 positions primarily within its medical services. This move is intended to address budget shortfalls and reallocate resources more effectively. Despite...
There has been additional legislation introduced to increase community services for our Veteran community. In the Senate, House and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs leaders Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Ranking Member Jerry...
A rapid test that checks for traumatic brain injuries using a single drop of blood has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The test checks whether a person’s blood contains the protein markers associated with a mild TBI, or concussion, after 15 minutes....
Many clients ask if they can receive both Social Security disability and Veterans disability benefits at the same time. Yes, they may receive both Social Security benefits and Veterans disability benefits. However, receiving one does not automatically qualify you for...
There are a lot of organizations that can be found online who represent Veterans in their pursuit of VA disability benefits. However, not all of these organizations are accredited to handle VA disability claims by the Department of Veterans Affairs. As with any...
The Social Security Administration has issued a press release notifying the public of a final rule, “Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Calculations.” This final rule announces the first of several updates to Supplemental Security Income (SSI)...
Veterans often submit more than one compensation claim during their lifetime. Since 2015, the VA has required that those claims be submitted on very specific forms. Since 2019 and the implementation of the Appeals Modernization Act, the requirements for new claims...
Social Security beneficiaries who owe money to the Social Security Administration in the form of an overpayment will now have less money withheld from their monthly checks. On March 25, 2024, Social Security announced that it will decrease the default overpayment...
Social Security beneficiaries who owe money to the Social Security Administration in the form of an overpayment will now have less money withheld from their monthly checks. On March 25, 2024, Social Security announced that it will decrease the default overpayment...
Veterans Affairs medical facilities experienced a notable increase in patient visits and a decrease in wait times during the first half of the new fiscal year which was attributed to the implementation of additional night and weekend appointments as part of the Access...