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Senator Calls on VA Secretary to Resign Over Disneyland Comparison The Veterans Affairs Department (VA) has had many problems in recent years, however this statement by Secretary Bob McDonald appears to be "the straw that broke the camel's back." As an experienced...
What is Ischemic Heart Disease?Ischemic heart disease ("IHD") is also known as coronary artery disease ("CAD"). When a person has ischemic heart disease, cholesterol plaque can build up in the arteries of the heart and prevent the heart from getting enough blood flow...
Expediting VA Claims Based on Financial HardshipThere are a number of ways and reasons a Veteran who has filed a claim for disability benefits may request for his or her claim to be expedited. One of the most common reasons cited by Veterans who request for their...
Lawsuit Against VA Over Camp Lejeune Water ContaminationIt is well-established that there is extensive concern over the connection between exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and later diagnoses of certain cancers and other enumerate illnesses. For more...
Request to Substitute for a VA Benefits ClaimA lot of things can happen from the time a Veteran files a claim for benefits with the VA and when that claim is actually resolved. Unfortunately, many times Veterans pass away before a decision is made regarding their...
Are Social Security Disability Benefits and VA Benefits Taxable?April 16th is drawing near and many people wonder if they have to pay taxes on their Social Security disability and VA benefits. Some people who get Social Security must pay federal income taxes on their...
VA Adds Bladder Cancer to List of Qualifying ConditionsFrom Contaminated Water at Camp LejeuneVA Secretary Robert McDonald recently added bladder cancer to the list of presumptive diseases which Veterans may receive benefits for if they served at Camp Lejeune in North...
VA's Duty to Assist Veterans in Obtaining Evidence It is established by law that the VA has a duty to assist Veterans who submit a claim for disability benefits in obtaining evidence to support their claim. The VA's duty to assist begins when the VA receives a...
VA disability benefits can be subject to garnishment in certain situations. A garnishment is a legal procedure, authorized by a court order, by which a creditor can collect what a debtor owes by reaching the debtor's property when the debtor does not possess the...
When Are You Eligible For Special Monthly Compensation? Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is a benefit established through statute that is paid in addition to the basic rates of compensation payable under the Schedule for Rating Disabilities. SMC is paid to...