Burn Pit Exposure and the Emerging Link to Serious Brain Injuries
Understanding Burn Pit Exposure During deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2001 to 2011, U.S. military personnel were often stationed [...]
Veterans Medical Malpractice Rights Under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
Veterans Were You Injured at a VA Hospital or Clinic? Know Your Rights Under Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) FTCA [...]
The Pitfalls of Using AI to Write Legal Briefs: Why Human Oversight is Essential
In the fast-paced world of law, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly valuable tool for research, drafting, and [...]
Social Security Updates Occupations List Used in Disability Evaluation Process
In determining disability claims for adults, Social Security may have to evaluate whether a person can adjust to other work [...]
Social Security to Simplify Disability Evaluation Process & Reduce Work History Period to 5 Years
In response to President Biden’s Executive Order on Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government, the [...]
VA Adds Three New Presumptive Illnesses for Gulf War Veterans
In a continuing effort to expand the impact of the PACT Acton veterans exposed to toxic and hazardous conditions, the [...]
2024 VA Disability Monthly Benefit Ratings
Effective Date: December 1, 2023 Note:Â Veterans with a 10% to 20% disability rating do not receive additional compensation for having [...]
VA C&P Exams (Compensation and Pension)
Claim Exam Information The VA orders compensation and pension exams if they need more information to decide your claim. [...]
Social Security to Expand Access to SSI Program by Updating Definition of a Public Assistance Household
The Social Security Administration recently published a final rule, “Expand the Definition of a Public Assistance Household.” This final rule [...]
Rental Subsidies for SSI Beneficiaries Expanding to All 50 States
Good news for new SSI applicants and current beneficiaries. Beginning September 30th SSA is expanding a rule regarding rental subsidies [...]