When you apply for VA disability benefits, you may be asked to attend what's called a VA claim exam, also known as a compensation and pension (C&P) exam. This isn't a routine medical appointment, ...

John Keith Taylor was denied a disability rating for scars without ever having an evaluation of the tumors, which was the ...

WASHINGTON — The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee presented bipartisan legislation to better veteran's experience when going through the claims and appeals process with the Department of Veterans ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced legislation to expand veterans’ access to exam for disability claims. According to the U.S. Senate ...

Applying for a VA disability rating can be a difficult, confusing, and arduous process that can feel overwhelming even for the most prepared veterans. The maze of forms, deadlines, and medical ...

WOOD COUNTY, Wis. (WSAW) - While some veterans are getting their benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs processed quickly, others are frustrated with the wait times. County veteran ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plays a crucial role in supporting America's veterans. However, navigating the system to access disability benefits can be a hurdle for some veterans. Many ...

Disabled veterans may have an easier time submitting travel claims for their medical care with a recent mobile app update announced by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligible veterans can now ...

For-profit consultants across the country make millions each year by charging military veterans for help in filing their disability claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The practice ...

Photo of the main building at the Veterans Administration Hospital on Leestown Road in Lexington. Charles Bertram File photo I am a disabled veteran who served over 22 years in four branches of our ...

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A group of military veterans gathers at the Louisiana State Capitol on May 20, 2024, for an awards ceremony and to oppose a bill by Sen. Stewart Cathey that lawmakers passed. (Photo credit: Wes Muller ...