News & Legislation Archives – Page 2 of 105

One Marine veteran with a 100 percent disability rating from military sexual trauma (MST) is faced with homelessness this Christmas. The veteran, Maria Jewell, came into our law office last …

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Dec 1 2019December 1, 2019

What Would YOU Like For Christmas?

75 Comments / News & Legislation / By Benjamin Krause

Even though I am no Saint, much less Saint Nic, I do have the ability to bring you some cheer, helpful news, and tips this Christmas. And this short article …

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Nov 28 2019November 28, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving From DisabledVeterans.org (the period is not silent, and neither are we :-)

13 Comments / News & Legislation / By Benjamin Krause

I wanted to take a minute to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving as we round the corner to close out this year. I thank all my readers for keeping in …

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Nov 19 2019November 20, 2019

VA Knowingly Violated Privacy Rights Of Millions Since 2016

26 Comments / Disability Compensation, News & Legislation / By Benjamin Krause

New estimates show VA officials knowingly released personally identifiable information (PII) including Social Security numbers of millions of people since 2016. The whole privacy violation started with VA’s Veterans Benefits …

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Nov 12 2019November 12, 2019

Buchanan Report Interview With Krause On VA Privacy – 11/12/19, 8pm CST

16 Comments / News & Legislation / By Benjamin Krause

Wow, it’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve written anything publicly, and I wanted to come out of my trench with a bang on the Buchanan Report with Ivan …

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Oct 4 2019October 4, 2019

DoD Failed To Protect Private Veteran Data, Settles Lawsuit

33 Comments / News & Legislation / By Benjamin Krause

DoD officials said the agency will revamp its online databases for the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) after allegedly exposing millions of soldiers’ and veterans’ personal information to identity thieves …

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Sep 4 2019September 4, 2019

Veteran Medical Records Illegally Accessed In Alleged Smear Campaign

81 Comments / News & Legislation / By Benjamin Krause

A former VA employee just pled guilty for computer fraud in an illegal scheme to access the medical records of a veteran running for Congress in an alleged smear campaign. …

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Aug 30 2019August 28, 2019

VA Scanning Backlog Five Miles High (That’s Not A Typo)

37 Comments / News & Legislation / By Benjamin Krause

IG just issued a report revealing Veterans Health Administration has a new backlog – – this time it’s a massive pile of documents measuring 5.15 miles high. VA OIG audited …

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