Veterans Law
Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) November 08, 2022 – The Department of Veterans Affairs recently released its Equity Action Plan (“EAP”). In a press release, the VA explains that the EAP comes in response to the growing internal and external barriers many service members have faced when securing benefits, services, and health care. These changes…
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) December 13, 2022 – For several years, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has worked to eliminate a significant backlog of veterans’ disability claims. Yet some critics say that certain attempts to reduce the backlog have made it worse. The backlog of disability claims reached a peak of over 600,000…
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) January 25, 2023 – On October 1, 2022, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the expansion of its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) to veterans of all eras. Before the expansion, the program provided a monthly stipend to full-time caregivers of seriously ill or injured Veterans…
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Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it has relaxed the masking requirement at VA medical facilities. This update ensures the safety of Veterans while accommodating individual masking preferences and aligning with CDC guidelines. Read more from the VA: Read More
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Today, VA announced the availability of $52.5 million in grants to community-based organizations that provide or coordinate suicide prevention services for Veterans and their families – including conducting Veteran mental health screenings, providing case management and peer support services, delivering emergency clinical services, reaching out to Veterans at risk of suicide and more. Read more…
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Today, Deputy Secretary Donald Remy announced that he will be stepping down as VA’s deputy secretary on April 1. A former Army captain and longtime public servant, Mr. Remy was nominated by President Biden on April 23, 2021 and has served honorably as deputy secretary since he was sworn in by Secretary Denis McDonough on…
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Beginning March 1, VA is increasing the maximum amount of life insurance coverage available to Veterans and service members from $400,000 to $500,000 for Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) and Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI). This increase in coverage reflects the current cost of living and helps ensure that the fa Read more from the…
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David W. Magann Veterans Disability Advocate Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) February 28, 2023 – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it would begin processing PACT Act benefits for qualifying terminally ill veterans. The bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics, PACT Act, is one of the largest…
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Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the availability of nearly $16 million in grants to qualifying organizations to help more than 13,000 Veterans and service members with disabilities participate in adaptive sports. This funding will help these organizations plan, develop, manage, and implement a variety of sports and equine therapy activities, including life-improving programs…
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Veterans can now access their disability benefit claim decision notice letters electronically on VA.gov, empowering them to quickly and easily see their disability decisions. Read more from the VA: Read More
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