Disability Compensation Archives

Alabama to Close 17 Veterans Service Offices

Alabama’s decision to close numerous veterans service offices is wrongheaded. It is a poorly thought through desertion of the…

Disability Compensation News & Legislation

Veterans Apply For Disability In Historic Numbers

America’s newest veterans are filing for disability benefits at a historic rate, claiming to be the most medically and…

Disability Compensation

For Disability, California Veterans Wait Longer

Disabled veterans living in the Bay Area, seen at the Oakland Regional Office, wait an average of 313 days…

Disability Compensation Disability Rehab

Is Army PTSD Misdiagnosis Scandal Also Fraud?

Recent comments uncovered by Army investigation reveal possible high-level medical fraud being committed against active duty military personnel. To prevent…

Disability Compensation Disability Rehab

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…

Disability Compensation Disability Rehab

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….

Disability Compensation Disability Rehab

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…

Disability Compensation

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,…