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RAMP: SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE IN VA'S NEW RAPID APPEALS MODERNIZATION PROGRAM? On November 2, 2017, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rolled out RAMP, the first opportunity for veterans to enter the new appeals process outlined in the Veterans Appeals Improvement...
FAQ: What To Do When VA Proposes To Decrease Your Disability Rating While it does not always exercise this power, the VA has the power to propose to reduce your benefits, and eventually reduce them after the proposed reduction has been sent to the Veteran. Like most...
ARE YOU A WOUNDED WARRIOR FILING FOR SOCIAL SECURIT DISABILITY? If you have served in the military and have sustained injuries while on active duty, you may be entitled to an expedited claim with the Social Security Administration. A case is designated as...
New Veterans' Court Decision Could Help Veterans Receive Increased Disability Ratings for Service-Connected InjuriesThe Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims (the Court) issued a decision last month in the case of Sharp v. Shulkin, which could make it easier for...
NOVA Fall 2017 ConferenceI recently returned from the NOVA (National Organization of Veterans' Advocates) Fall 2017 Conference in St. Pete Beach, Florida. The conference ran from October 12th to October 14th. The best and brightest attorneys and advocates for Veterans...
Aid and Attendance Benefits for VeteransThe Veterans Administration offers Aid and Attendance (A&A) as part of an "Improved Pension" benefit that is largely unknown. This Improved Pension allows veterans and spouses of veterans who require the regular attendance...
Walgreens and VA Team Up to Provide Flu Vaccinations to VeteransFlu Season is here! Veterans protect yourselves and get a NO COST flu shot!The cold and flu season is upon us and the Department of Veterans Affairs has once again teamed up with Walgreens Pharmacies...
MEDICATION ASSISTANCE RIGHT IN YOUR BACK YARD!Many people find themselves with lots of prescriptions to fill and no money in their pockets to afford them. There are several prescription programs for people on certain medications. These assistance programs are offered...
New Amazon Prime Membership for Low-Income ShoppersAmazon, the online retail giant, is offering a new membership designed to help those who are living on government assistance. Previously, Amazon offered Prime membership for $99 a year. With Prime, members could...
New Bill Signed to Speed Up VA Disability Appeals ProcessLast Wednesday, August 23rd, President Trump signed the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act into law. The Act aims to speed up the notoriously slow VA disability benefits appeals process....