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Military Sexual TraumaAbout 1 in 5 women have told their VA healthcare provider that they experienced sexual trauma in the military. With such widespread prevalence, it's important to know some facts about Military Sexual Trauma ("MST"):•· Defined by the VA as: sexual...
Extra-Schedular Consideration Extra-schedular ratings evaluations are available in two distinct contexts: extra-schedular ratings for individual conditions and extra-schedular consideration for an evaluation of individual unemployability. •1) Individual...
VA Closes Newnan, Georgia Evidence Intake Center In a recent decision, the Department of Veterans Affairs has decided to close the Evidence Intake Center located in Newnan, Georgia. The intake center was one of two facilities used by the VA in an effort to streamline...
No More Common Law Marriage in Alabama As of January 1, 2017, there will be no more common law marriages in Alabama. State Representative Mike Jones introduced a bill to abolish the practice of common law marriage. Governor Robert Bentley signed that bill into law on...
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...