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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new initiative in its ongoing efforts to combat Veteran homelessness with the publication of a Notice of Funding Opportunity that allocates approximately $5 million annually for up to two years. This funding is...
The VA announced that in fiscal 2023, department benefits officials completed nearly 2 million veteran and survivor claims, the most in agency history and up almost 16% from the previous year. During a press call Wednesday, VA Undersecretary for Benefits Joshua Jacobs...
In the world of aviation, those who serve in the military often find themselves exposed to various occupational hazards. Among these, exposure to jet fuels can have lasting health implications. This blog explores the process of obtaining VA service connection for...
Fatigued driving is a significant concern on the roads that’s often compared to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs due to its ability to impair judgment and reaction times severely. This driving state inspires reduced alertness and decreased physical and...
Veterans who are exposed to aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), also known as firefighting foam, face significant health challenges linked to the toxic chemicals in this foam, particularly PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). In addition to battling these...
Blue-collar workers often feel a deep sense of pride over how they work for a living. Many of them work for years in physically-demanding careers and might never take any significant leave of absence even when they feel sick or develop injuries. Unfortunately, even...
Continuing in my research for resources in the area to help Claimants, I am going to provide some substance abuse information this month. Getting off of substances such as alcohol, prescription pills, or illegal drugs by yourself can be a daunting task, if not...
Nearly 50,000 veterans received free emergency suicide prevention care in 2023, the first year of the program, the Department of Veterans Affairs will announce on Wednesday. In January 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs instituted a new policy allowing eligible...
If you are an employed professional, it's crucial to be aware of the eligibility criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in the event that you experience a temporarily or permanently disabling medical condition. One often overlooked but essential...
I am frequently asked by clients how much they will receive for their Social Security benefits as well as how Social Security determines the amount of their benefit. Social Security disability benefits are based on the amount of income on which the individual has paid...