Is VA Choosing Corrupt Contractor Over Veterans?
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) recent response to allegations of its back door dealings to avoid hiring veterans was nothing short of embarrassing....
The Decision Review Officer and You: Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid
(Also known as my “that's f-ed up” blog post.)
Last week I had a hellish Decision Review Officer hearing. This hearing told me what the...
What the Lindsay Lohan Effect Can Teach You About Disability Claims
Here’s one to Lindsay Lohan and the “not surprised theory.”
The best advice I ever received I get just prior to enlisting, “Document everything.” This...
Gulf War Illness Linked to Location, DEET
USA Today released a report covering a pending publication on Gulf War Illness. Anti-nerve agent pills and SCUD missiles, along with pesticides, have been...
Smoke, Munitions Risks to Your Health
The National Organization for Veterans Advocates (NOVA) recently posted a report from the Army Corp of Engineers. The report is about the toxicity levels...
VA Appeal Denied After 30-Year Wait
Denied. That has to be the scariest word for many disabled veterans after filing a claim for disability benefits. Unfortunately, appealing that denial could...
New VA Disability Deadline Rules
Prior to a recent Supreme Court decision, disabled veterans’ appeals were usually not considered after the 120-day filing deadline passed. In Henderson v. Shinseki, decided...
Sample Disability Compensation Letter
Here is a sample of the first two pages of my application for disability compensation to the Dept of Veterans Affairs. If you want...