Veterans’ news roundup from the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates Weekly Review for the week of 2/27/2025. VA secretary emphasizes reforms, accountability for federal workforce House Democrat Introduces Bill to Reinstate Veterans Fired from the Federal Government Under Trump VA fires 1,400 more staffers in second round of workforce reductions Supreme Court denies request from ..read more

Veterans’ news roundup from the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates Weekly Review for the week of 2/20/2025. VA leadership nominee grilled over recent department layoffs ‘On the backs of veterans’: Senators rail against federal workforce purge as vets hit hard by cuts Republicans advance plans to raise military spending by at least $100B amid concerns ..read more

Veterans’ news roundup from the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates Weekly Review for the week of 2/13/2025. VA secretary tapped to temporarily lead 2 federal oversight offices Combat-injured Army veteran Sam Brown tapped to lead VA’s memorial affairs, pledges to honor veterans with dignity What’s in Store for VA Disability Benefits with New Office of ..read more

You have just received notification that your VA disability claim has been denied. This initial denial, while unfortunate, is not the end of the road for your claim. You do have options to have your denial reviewed, including requesting a veterans law judge with the Board of Veterans’ Appeals review your claim. When you choose ..read more

Pursuing your veteran benefits claim can often feel overwhelming due to the paperwork and lengthy processes. It is even more frustrating when your initial claim is unsuccessful and you have to appeal at the BVA (Board of Veterans’ Appeals) or further at the CAVC (Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims). Appealing to these two bodies ..read more

Veterans’ news roundup from the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates Weekly Review for the week of 2/20/2025. VA leadership nominee grilled over recent department layoffs ‘On the backs of veterans’: Senators rail against federal workforce purge as vets hit hard by cuts Republicans advance plans to raise military spending by at least $100B amid concerns ..read more

Veterans’ news roundup from the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates Weekly Review for the week of 2/13/2025. VA secretary tapped to temporarily lead 2 federal oversight offices Combat-injured Army veteran Sam Brown tapped to lead VA’s memorial affairs, pledges to honor veterans with dignity What’s in Store for VA Disability Benefits with New Office of ..read more

  Losing a loved one who served in the military is incredibly difficult, and many surviving family members may be unaware of the benefits available to them. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) to eligible survivors of Veterans whose deaths were connected to their military service. This tax-free ..read more

The guidelines for Camp Lejeune water contamination settlement amounts can provide veterans with an idea of what their claim may be worth. Summary Camp Lejeune settlement amounts vary based on the medical condition, length of exposure, and individual circumstances, making tailored legal representation crucial. The Department of the Navy offers two settlement tiers based on ..read more

The loss of feeling and function in the hand due to carpal tunnel can be debilitating. Understanding how the VA assigns a rating for carpal tunnel syndrome can help veterans prepare their appeals for disability benefits.  Summary Carpal tunnel syndrome due to repetitive strain is a common service-connected disability among veterans, impacting activities like driving ..read more