Veterans: Is the deck stacked against you? The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) has unique statutory authority. Unlike any other federal appellate court, individual judges – not panels of judges – can decide Veterans’ appeals. This means, unlike any other set of citizens in the land, Veterans…
Has VA Really Reduced The Claims Backlog? The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proudly advertises that the disability claims backlog is now under control. Under Secretary for Benefits Alison Hickey has stated categorically that VA’s goal is to eliminate the claims backlog by the end of 2015 – “meaning all…
Photo credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kubina/414211811 On March 13, 2015, H.R. 1356 “Women Veterans Access to Quality Care Act of 2015” was introduced in Congress. Among other mandates, if passed this bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure every VA medical center has a full-time obstetrician or gynecologist. Can…
What you don’t know about VA benefits could cost you Many people assume new illnesses, aches, and pains are “normal.” Just part of aging. Or simply bad luck. Or even genetics. Veterans – don’t be lulled into passive acceptance of so-called common wisdom. Diet and exercise can only get you…