News: VBA Launching New Automated Tools!
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) aims to expedite the utilization of automation tools this summer to match its workload and achieve unprecedented records in claims processing. Officials from the VBA informed the House Veterans Affairs Committee that increasing automation is definitely a vital component of the agency’s five-year modernization plan. Raymond Tellez, the VA’s Acting […]
Veteran Goes Viral With TikTok, Slams VA!
A retired Army sergeant has come forward to share his ordeal with the Department of Veterans Affairs after posting an emotional TikTok video expressing frustration with the lack of continuity of care. Joe Cantasano revealed that the VA has failed him over the past few years, specifically in his quest for consistent mental health care […]
News: Potential Benefits Delays Expected in June!
Billions of dollars of Veterans Benefits could be at risk if the U.S. defaults on its debts in June. The potential fallout remains uncertain due to the unprecedented nature of a default. Approximately $12 billion in Veterans Benefits is scheduled to be paid out on June 1, which aligns with the date identified by the […]
News: VA’s Attempting to Reach Out to More Vets!
An inter-agency effort is currently underway to engage with and provide services to half of the Veterans who have never engaged with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The initiative, which involves multiple federal agencies, aims to improve the VA’s outreach and services to Veterans who may not be aware of the benefits and resources […]
Veterans Push Back On Newly Proposed Budget Cuts!
Retired service members are criticizing the debt ceiling legislation that the Republican-controlled House passed this week, warning that it will lead to cuts in key programs and services for Veterans. The House passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act with a vote of 217-215, despite the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) warning of a drastic 22 […]
Agent Orange & Colon Cancer: What Veterans Need to Know!
If you are a Veteran who served in the Vietnam War between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, you may have been exposed to Agent Orange, a powerful defoliant used by the U.S. military. This chemical has been linked to various health risks, including colon cancer. Exposure to Agent Orange can occur through inhalation, […]
News: PFAS Found in Drinking Water at Hundreds of Bases!
A report released on December 15th, 2022, found that approximately 600,000 U.S. troops may have been exposed to toxic “forever chemicals” at military bases across the country. The report reveals that the toxic chemicals, known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have contaminated the drinking water at numerous military bases, including some in North […]
News: Attorneys, Advocates Speak at First Camp Lejeune Hearing!
On April 6th, both attorneys and advocates spoke at the first status court hearing for a lawsuit involving the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. Lawsuits have been filed by a group of former and current residents of Camp Lejeune who were exposed to chemicals such as: trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene (PCE), and benzene, which were sadly […]
New Proposal: Largest Active Duty Pay Raise in Decades!
The White House has proposed the largest military pay raise in decades, which would significantly increase the salaries of active-duty service members. The proposed pay raise, which is the largest in decades, is aimed at improving the financial stability of military personnel and their families. It is a much-needed boost to the morale of the […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Survivors Benefits!
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a range of benefits to the survivors of Veterans who have passed away or become disabled as a result of their service. These benefits are designed to support the families of those who have served our country and provide them with financial and other forms of assistance. Here […]
