Tag Archives: veterans benefits

New York Veterans—Do you know about the Property Tax Benefit?

Veterans who live in New York have two ways to receive a property tax exemption. -->

VA’s Shulkin calls for new, strategic approach to veterans benefits programs

“Today … I call for a new way of thinking about benefits,” VA Secretary David Shulkin -->

VA plans massive expansion of cancer treatment options

By Leo Shane, III: The Department of Veterans Affairs could turn its entire medical system -->

Former Maryland Veterans Affairs Official Sentenced To Prison For Fraudulently Obtaining Over $1.4 Million In Benefits

Baltimore, Maryland – Chief U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced U.S. Army veteran David -->

Discharge Upgrades May be Possible for Vets with PTSD

By Tom Philpott, Military.com:  As many as 80,000 veterans who suffered from post-traumatic stress and -->

New Rules May Allow Benefits Long Denied to Vietnam-Era Veterans

NY Times: By Dave Philipps: Thousands of Vietnam-era veterans barred from receiving benefits because of -->

Vets Raise Concerns Over Bonuses for VA Employees

Columbia, SC (WLTX) – The Columbia VA Regional Office just gave more than 350 employees -->

House hears evidence VA cooked books on claims backlog

Stars & Stripes, by Travis J. Tritten:WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs overstated progress -->

The Department of Delay, Deceit and Dumb Disorder

by Charles G. Mills – fitzgerald griffin foundation  GLEN COVE, NY  — The two largest -->

Veterans could have Social Security disability benefits expedited

By Jon Harper, Stars & Stripes: WASHINGTON — Veterans with a Department of Veterans Affairs -->

VA to Expand Benefits for Traumatic Brain Injury

Adds Five Illnesses Related to Service-Connected TBI WASHINGTON – Some Veterans with traumatic brain injury -->

Mild Blast Injuries Tied to Long-Term Brain Changes in Veterans

Veterans who are suffering from even mild brain injuries from blasts have long-term changes in -->

VA: Billions needed to expand caregiver benefit

By KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs said Wednesday -->

VA reverses denial of benefits for veteran in Agent Orange-related case

Interesting Washington Post Article by Steve Vogel. This is the first win of its kind. -->

Is the VA Changing its Tune about the Backlog?

After many promises from the VA, ranging from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to many -->

Criticism of Veterans Affairs Secretary Mounts Over Backlog in Claims

Although some have praised Secretary Shinseki for his bold plans to end veteran homelessness and the -->

VA Launches Hotline to Answer Questions on VA Health Care and Benefits for Women Veterans

The VA issued a press release today to publicize their hotline specific to anwering questions -->

How bad is the VA backlog?

Veterans Affairs Backlog Files Stacked So High, They Posed Safety Risk to Staff By: P.J. -->

Benefits for Agent Orange Exposed Veterans

Concerns about the health effects from the millions of gallons of Agent Orange sprayed during -->

Congress considering bills that affect veterans’ benefits, employment

By Leo Shane III Stars and Stripes Published: January 25, 2013 WASHINGTON – Despite Congress’ -->