About two years ago, Secretary Shinseki made the decision to […]
If I had to pick one thing Veterans are most […]
Vietnam War Veteran
To all of you Vets, Vietnam or otherwise, please don’t give up. You are entitled to benefits if you were affected by the wars exposure. Don’t wait like I Idid—file your claim and get your benefits. You deserve them. It took me a long time to realize that.
If there is one word in the English language that […]
Last year, VA added ischemic heart disease, hairy cell leukemia […]
President, DoD Physical Disability Board of Review
When you leave the military after a medical separation, there might be questions left in your mind. Did I get a fair rating? What if I’m entitled to a higher percentage? If you were you medically separated from military service between September 11, 2001 and December 31, 2009, you may be eligible to have your disability rating reviewed to ensure fairness, consistency and accuracy.
U.S. Navy Veteran
With a few years under my belt dealing with both the VHA and VBA, I finally understand the reasons why they aren’t able to run things as efficient as they need to: VA is way too understaffed to handle the ever growing needs of Veterans. Read my proposal and please comment with your thoughts.
Findings by the Institute of Medicine on Blue Water service and Agent Orange mean that claims require evidence of a link between illness and service.
VA is encouraging all Atomic Veterans to check out the new website for the Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR).
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the proposed budget for 2012 which requests funds for medical care and mental health programs.
Filing a VA Disability Claim can be difficult. Here are some recommendations and tips to help you get started and teach you what to expect.
A VA employee visits a VA Regional Office, and gives a detailed description of the people and processes involved in completing a Veteran's Claim.