Veteran Health Care

September 17, 2015

Get Help With Your VA Benefits Claim

by Eleanor K. Meltzer for the Law Office of Robert B. Goss

CUE Claim Denials?

If you or I made a clear and unmistakable error which had a huge price tag, we’d expect some consequence. Like, we might get fired. Or demoted. Or something else undesirable would happen. That’s not at all the case with “Clear and Unmistakable Error” (CUE) actions by claims examiners at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Far from any remedial or disciplinary action for committing a CUE, as far as we can tell, nothing happens at VA. No training, no discipline. In fact, we’ve been informed that CUEs aren’t even tracked, making it impossible to tell what’s going on. If for no other purpose than training claims examiners to avoid making the same mistake over and over again, one would think CUEs should be tracked by VA. Continue reading

September 15, 2015

Veterans, Spouses, and Domestic Partners: What You Don’t Know About Presumptive Diseases Can Kill Your Benefits

by Eleanor K. Meltzer for the Law Office of Robert B. Goss

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 so far with the many health problems – some tremendously serious – which may be the result of your military service. In addition, some health issues, such as birth defects, may be results of your military service that affect not only you but your entire family. Continue reading

September 14, 2015

Taking the Fight to Veterans: Why VA’s Mandatory Forms Probably Aren’t Legal

by Eleanor K. Meltzer for the Law Office of Robert B. Goss

You can’t always believe what you’re told. Unfortunately, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) means business when it comes to telling you their new forms are mandatory. And the form that is probably the most harmful is the one you might need the most: VA’s Notice of Disagreement (NOD) form, called VA Form 21-0958.

Why is this form so harmful? First, because it is a trick. It is designed to get you to eliminate most of the reasons you are challenging VA’s refusals. Second, and even more insidious, the NOD form may not even be legal. But right now, VA is forcing you to use it. Continue reading

September 9, 2015

Houston, We Don’t Have a Problem: VA’s Schedule of Remaining 2015 Stand-Downs in Texas

by Eleanor K. Meltzer for the Law Office of Robert B. Goss

On June 1, 2015, Houston announced it has effectively ended chronic Veteran homelessness. Houston Mayor Annise Parker’s dramatic statement came a mere year after Houston rolled up its collective sleeves and decided to face down two enemies most active-duty troops never anticipate: homelessness and its boon companion, hopelessness.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that, as of September 30, 2014 (a year ago), Texas as a whole had approximately 1.68 million Veterans. Houston is the 4th largest city in the United States. It has an impressively large Veteran population – the 2nd largest in the United States – numbering around 300,000. The office of Houston Mayor Annise Parker estimates an additional 3,000 Veterans return to Houston every year. So, how did Houston deliver such a knock-down punch to the large and notoriously resilient foe of homelessness? Continue reading

March 13, 2015

Is there a cure for Hepatitis C?

by Bob Goss

Many veteran’s suffer from Hepatitis C. A horrible disease with no cure, until maybe now.

A few weeks ago I met and discussed Hepatitis C with a Bristol drug representative who discussed how the new Hep C medicines were actually curing people with Hep C.

The following article discusses some of what the represenative stated http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/29/hepatitis-c-treatment/5029179/

March 6, 2015

179 Years ago Today, the Alamo and all of the Defenders Fell

by Bob Goss

Today, the Alamo fell to the Mexican Army under the command of General Santa Ana.

After holding off a far numerically superior army for 13 days the final assault began shortly after midnight. Using darkness and a calm the Mexican army crept close to the Alamo, and at approximately 0530 began the final assault. By 0630 all the Texican forces, defenders of liberty were dead.

The Texas defenders and Army, however, won the war 6 weeks later as Gen. Sam Houston defeated Gen. Santa Ana and his army at San Jacinto, TX.

November 5, 2014

2014 Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts

by Bob Goss

The following list was sent to us by one of our good friends, Chip Beazley, of Alabama.

We take pride the members of the Law Office of Robert B. Goss, P.C. https://www.attorneyforveterans.com are all military veterans or the spouse of a veteran.

As such we wish each and every active duty, veteran, and their family members our thanks and hope the list below allows you to enjoy Veteran’s Day.

The Law Office of Robert B. Goss, P.C. https://www.attorneyforveterans.com, salutes all veterans and thanks you for your sacrifice.
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November 3, 2014

Veterans Day 2014 Concert

by Bob Goss

ALL:

The Morton Ranch High School Choir (Katy) will be presenting a:

Veteran’s Day Concert on

May 26, 2014

Wishing you a safe and reflective Memorial Day

by Bob Goss

The Law Office of Robert B. Goss, P.C. https://www.attorneyforveterans.com wishes you a safe, reflective , and peaceful Memorial Day.

Thank you to our veterans. Serving is difficult for both the service member and their families. We thank you and your families. The Law Office of Robert B. Goss, P.C. fights every day to help veterans obtain their benefits earned through their courage and sacrifice.

If you or a veteran you know needs help obtaining their benefits contact the Law Office of Robert B. Goss, P.C., https://www.attorneyforveterans.com/lawyer-attorney-1303360.html.

May 24, 2014

VA Health Care system to allow veterans to go to private providers

by Bob Goss

On Saturday, May 24th, 2014, Sec. Shinseki announced the besieged VA Health Care system is making changes to allow some veterans to obtain treatment at private facilities.

This link is to an article published on Saturday, May 24th, 2014,

http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Veteran-Affairs-OK-more-private-care-for-veterans-260546891.html.