The 2010 Census offers unique insight to U.S. Veterans. Over 835,000 Americans are Veterans who served during both Gulf War eras. Almost 50,000 more American Veterans served in Vietnam era and both Gulf War eras. This means the United States has almost 1 million Veterans potentially suffering from serious service-connected injuries. If you…
We at the Law Office of Robert B. Goss, P.C. are delighted to announce that our principal and founder, Bob Goss, is being honored this month in the December 2015 edition of Houstonia Magazine as one of Houstonia’s “Top Lawyers of 2015.” Houstonia Magainze partners with Avvo, the well-known attorney rating and review…
What Are Lay or Buddy Statements? “Lay” or “buddy” statements are: Oral statements made by the Veteran, family members, friends, neighbors, or service buddies during a hearing; OR Any written declaration or written statement made by the same (Veteran, family members, etc.), regarding the Veteran’s disability. Why Are Lay or Buddy…
Cuckoos are geniuses in the bird world. They trick unsuspecting birds into feeding their chicks, usually with the result that the poor duped birds loose their own babies while the cuckoo chick thrives. But don’t think this happens only in the bird world. Others have learned from the cuckoo, and…
Texas has more female Veterans than any other state. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as of October 2, 2015, Texas is represented by 180,286 women Veterans. While VA and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) offer health, counseling, and other programs designed to meet the unique needs…
If you or I made a high-dollar mistake at work, a “clear and unmistakable error,” we might expect some consequences. That’s not at all the case with “Clear and Unmistakable Error” (CUE) actions committed by benefits claims examiners at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Far from any remedial or disciplinary…
Many people assume new illnesses, aches, and pains are “normal.” Just part of aging. Simply bad luck. Or even genetics. Veterans should not be lulled into passive acceptance of this so-called common wisdom. Diet and exercise can only get you so far with the many health problems – some tremendously…
If the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) denies your request for benefits, don’t be shocked. If VA gives you a lower disability rating than you merit, don’t be shocked. Since 2014, in an effort to reduce its backlog of disability benefits claims, word is that VA is simply shoveling responses…
Until Veterans are treated like full U.S. citizens with the right to representation by an attorney, we can only celebrate Veterans Day once a year. Here’s why. Only under limited circumstances are Veterans are allowed to use an attorney to represent them on appeals from denial of benefits by the Department…
With the extremely long delay in obtaining benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), many Veterans face tremendous and crippling medical bills. These bills impact ability to pay for necessities, including rent, utilities, transportation, and even food. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: VA BENEFITS ARE PROTECTED! Threats and constant calls from…