Veterans law is constantly shifting, as new laws are passed by Congress, the VA issues regulations, and the Court of Veterans Claims and Board of Veterans' Appeals issue decisions.
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VA Mandated To Create Office of Women’s Health
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Blue Water Veterans Now Eligible for Benefits Related to Agent OrangeVeterans who served on ships offshore of Vietnam ("Blue Water Veterans") should quickly apply for disability benefits related to Agent Orange.
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Class Action Filed Against VAOn October 16, 2019, the Law Office of Sean Kendall filed a petition to certify a class-action lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC).
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New VA Appeals Process Starts February 19, 2019On February 19, 2019, VA’s new regulations changed many things, but perhaps the biggest is what veterans can do when they disagree with VA’s initial decision.
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"Blue Water" Navy Vets Entitled to Agent Orange PresumptionThe Federal Circuit tells VA "blue water" Navy veterans are entitled to the same Agent Orange presumptions as veterans who set foot on land in Vietnam.
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Hypertension Connection to Agent Orange Upgraded by National Academies of Science, Engineering and MedicineHypertension, previously in the “limited or suggestive” category regarding service connection, has been moved VA's list of presumptive conditions.
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Lax Standards for Private Contractors Providing C&P ExamsStandard Private contractors for VA are having a difficult time providing adequate medical examinations.
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Burn Pits Act Proposes Research on Key Veterans' IssueThe Burn Pits Accountability Act (H.R. 5671) is aimed at studying the dangerous effects of active-duty exposure to burn pits
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Warning Denver: RO Seemingly Only Processing RAMP ClaimsSince the Denver RAMP Training in March 2018, Progress on All Other Veterans' Benefits Claims Has Slowed
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Vets Ask Federal Court to Reinstate Burn Pit LawsuitVeterans and Families of Those Exposed to Burn Pits Fight for Justice; We Ensure They Receive the Disability Benefits They Deserve
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Travis Air Force Psychologist Charged with Sexual AssaultHeath J. Sommer Charged with Assaulting Patients Seeking MST/PTSD Care
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Wilkie's VA Secretary Nomination May Prolong Chaos at VAWhile Wilkie is Less Scandalous Than Jackson, His Nomination Will Bring Problems of Its Own