Disability Compensation Archives – Page 36 of 38

Alabama’s decision to close numerous veterans service offices is wrongheaded. It is a poorly thought through desertion of the state’s commitment to disabled veterans. On June 1, the state of …

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May 29 2012September 1, 2012

Veterans Apply For Disability In Historic Numbers

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

America’s newest veterans are filing for disability benefits at a historic rate, claiming to be the most medically and mentally troubled generation of former troops the nation has ever seen. …

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May 16 2012

For Disability, California Veterans Wait Longer

4 Comments / Disability Compensation / By Benjamin Krause

Disabled veterans living in the Bay Area, seen at the Oakland Regional Office, wait an average of 313 days for the Dept of Veterans Affairs to adjudicate their claims. Of …

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Mar 5 2012April 28, 2014

Is Army PTSD Misdiagnosis Scandal Also Fraud?

39 Comments / Disability Compensation, Disability Rehab / By Benjamin Krause

Recent comments uncovered by Army investigation reveal possible high-level medical fraud being committed against active duty military personnel. To prevent fair disability ratings for servicemembers with PTSD, Army psychologists have been …

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Feb 15 2012February 3, 2013

Is VA Choosing Corrupt Contractor Over Veterans?

16 Comments / Disability Compensation, Disability Rehab / By Benjamin Krause

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) recent response to allegations of its back door dealings to avoid hiring veterans was nothing short of embarrassing. It was like watching the bully …

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Nov 5 2011September 1, 2012

The Decision Review Officer and You: Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid

24 Comments / Disability Compensation, Disability Rehab / By Benjamin Krause

(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 DRO is actually looking for …

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Oct 17 2011

What the Lindsay Lohan Effect Can Teach You About Disability Claims

4 Comments / Disability Compensation, Disability Rehab / By Benjamin Krause

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 advice suited me well in …

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Sep 28 2011

Gulf War Illness Linked to Location, DEET

15 Comments / Disability Compensation / By Benjamin Krause

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 connected to many of the health …

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