Question: The VA denied my claim for PTSD. How and where do I file an appeal? Answer: Generally, the VA Regional Office (VARO) nearest the veteran in the state where he or she resides will make the initial decision
UPDATE--The federal government is shutdown due to the failure of Congress to pass legislation to continue to fund the government past the end of the fiscal year, September 30. VetsFirst calls on Congress to take action to fully fund all veterans programs
Last month, I took a flight to the Windy City for business purposes. I traveled there with my spouse and my 7 year-old granddaughter. I attended business meetings for three days while they relaxed at the hotel pool or
After months of delay, VA has released its report on the possibility of expanding the enhanced caregiver benefits available through VA to caregivers of veterans of all eras.VA estimates that expanding the program would provide eligibility for 32,000-88,000 additional
Question: I have diabetes type II. I was diagnosed while I was in the service and I am receiving monthly compensation. I was recently diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. My doctor tells me that it is a very common for
Question: What is a supplemental statement of the case? Answer: A supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) presents the appellant with changes or additions to the statement of the case. These changes and additions are usually based on additional
I wrote earlier in the summer about the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Essentially, it has been ratified by 134 nations, but not yet by the United States of America. A vote was held on
Question: What is a Statement of the Case? Answer: A Statement of the Case (SOC) is an explanation of the decision made on the appellant’s case. An SOC is supposed to provide the appellant with a complete understanding of
Family matters. Friendship matters. Support matters. Every Veteran matters. This September, Suicide Prevention Month encourages Veterans and their loved ones to focus on the things that give life meaning—the things that matter. Anyone who knows a Veteran can help.
If you are a vet with a disability or you believe that you acquired a disability from the Iraq or Afghanistan wars, you probably know about the backlog within the VA in receiving your disability benefits in a timely