The VA disability claims process is notorious for taking a long time. The good news is that the new appeals system that went into effect last year seems to be working, with the VA reporting that it takes on average 80 days for it to issue a ratings decision. But behind this average number, there […]
What Are My Options After the BVA Denies My Case?
Published on July 15th, 2020
The Board of Veterans Appeals, or BVA, could be the final stop of your disability compensation appeal. If they approve your claim, you will get your disability payments. On the other hand, a BVA denial does not mean that you’ve reached the end of the road. If your BVA appeal fails, you can still take […]
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Is the New VA Appeals Process Faster?
Published on June 25th, 2020
In 2017, Congress passed the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act, which provided for reforms to the VA disability claims process. Any claim for disability compensation that was filed after February 19, 2019, will go through the new process. By most indicators, the new system is a definite improvement over the old system, with case […]
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What is a CUE Claim?
Published on June 22nd, 2020
A motion for a revision of a previously denied clain based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE), is the one card left up your sleeve when you have exhausted all your appeals options for your disability claim. These claims are extremely difficult to win, and almost always require the assistance of an experienced legal professional. […]
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VA to Begin Study of Toxic Exposure at K2 Air Base
Published on June 19th, 2020
In response to legislative action from Congress, the Department of Veterans Affairs is opening a new study into the health impacts of exposure to toxic chemicals at the Karshi-Khanabad, or K2, base in Uzbekistan. This former Soviet air force base was used by the American military between 2001 and 2005, and a disproportionate number of […]
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