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Transferring a VA Practice

Transferring a VA Practice: A Comprehensive Guide

Transferring a veterans law practice is a major milestone that requires careful attention to legal, ethical, and client service considerations. For attorneys, ensuring a ...

Virginia State Veterans Benefits

Virginia State Veterans Benefits: A Comprehensive Guide

Virginia is home to a significant veteran population, with approximately 700,000 veterans calling the state home. To honor these men and women, Virginia offers ...

Caregivers Challenge VA’s Denial of Benefits to Caregivers after Veterans’ Deaths

Caregivers Challenge VA’s Denial of Benefits to Caregivers after Veterans’ Deaths

A major legal battle is unfolding in Washington, DC, as former caregivers challenge longstanding VA practices that cut off caregiver benefits when veterans die ...

The Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025

The Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025: A Double-Edged Sword

Congress is considering sweeping changes to the VA appeals system through H.R. 3835, the Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025. The bill aims to ...

What Does “VA Supplemental Claim a Reviewer is Examining Your New Evidence” Mean for Your VA Disability Claim?

What Does “VA Supplemental Claim a Reviewer is Examining Your New Evidence” Mean for Your VA Disability Claim? 2026 guide

If you’ve filed a VA Supplemental Claim and now see a status update saying that a reviewer is examining your new evidence, you’ve officially ...

Denied VA Claim? When to Appeal, Reopen, or File a New Claim

Denied VA Claim? When to Appeal, Reopen, or File a New Claim

If the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) denied your disability claim, you are far from alone. A large share of VA claims are denied ...

2026 VA Chapter 31 Pay Chart Explained

2026 VA Chapter 31 Pay Chart Explained: VR&E Subsistence Allowance Rates and Eligibility Guide

Veterans enrolled in Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) often ask one core question before committing to a rehabilitation plan: How much does VR&E pay ...

2026 Military Hazardous Duty Pay Rates Explained

2026 Military Hazardous Duty Pay Rates Explained: HDIP, Hostile Fire Pay, and Imminent Danger Pay

Military service members routinely take on assignments that involve extreme risk, demanding physical conditions, and exposure to life-threatening environments. From parachute jumps and explosive ...

PTSD With Alcohol Use Disorder VA Ratings Explained

PTSD With Alcohol Use Disorder VA Ratings Explained: Eligibility, Compensation Levels, and Evidence That Matters

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one of the most prevalent service-connected mental health conditions among U.S. veterans. Exposure to combat, military sexual trauma, life-threatening ...

Chapter 35 Rates for Survivors and Dependents

2026 Chapter 35 Rates for Survivors and Dependents: Monthly Payment Chart & Eligibility

The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program also known as VA Chapter 35 provides education and training benefits to eligible dependents of certain ...