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What Is A Veterans' Benefits Look-Back Period?

Nov 21

VA Benefits

What Is A Veterans' Benefits Look-Back Period?

What is the Veterans’ Benefits Look-Back Period, and how does it impact Aid and Attendance benefits eligibility?

Oct 31

VA Benefits

Commonly Overlooked Veterans' Benefits

These are the most commonly overlooked veterans' benefits that can provide valuable support to veterans and their families.

Jul 3

Estate Planning

What Is A Public Benefits Specialist?

A public benefits specialist helps clients navigate and secure essential government benefits, ensuring financial support and access to neces

Jun 20

VA Benefits

Signs that VA Benefits Could Help You

Older veterans and their surviving spouses may be able to tap into one or more of three types of VA benefits.

Jun 21, 2023

VA Benefits

He Thought He Wasn’t Eligible

This veteran didn’t think he qualified for VA Pension. Chris Johnson insisted on waiting for proof. The answer surprised them both

May 10, 2023

VA Benefits

VA Benefits: You Earned Them

If someone you know might be eligible for VA benefits, but you haven’t applied because you don’t want any govt. handouts, please read this.

Apr 4, 2023

VA Benefits

He Thought He Wasn’t Eligible

This veteran didn’t think he qualified for VA Pension. Attorney Chris Johnson insisted on waiting for proof. The answer surprised them both.

VA Now Provides Free Mental Health Care to Veterans in Suicidal Crisis

Feb 8, 2023

VA Benefits

VA Now Provides Free Mental Health Care to Veterans in Suicidal Crisis

Veterans who are experiencing an acute suicidal crisis can now get emergency mental health care at no cost.

Social Security & VA Disability Benefits to Increase 8.7% in 2023

Dec 22, 2022

Medicare & Senior Health

Social Security & VA Disability Benefits to Increase 8.7% in 2023

The SSI change will impact approximately 70 million Americans.

Dec 9, 2022

VA Benefits

2023 VA Pension Rates

In late 2022, the VA announced the updated VA Pension rates.

Jun 15, 2022

VA Benefits

Window for RECA Claims Extended

If someone you love is dealing with an illness related to exposure to nuclear radiation, this article is for you.

Mar 11, 2022

Staff

Takacs McGinnis Acquires CFEVR

Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law has acquired the Center for Elder Veterans Rights (CFEVR).

Jan 14, 2022

VA Benefits

LEARNING CAFE RECAP: Lesser-Known VA Benefits

Lesser-known VA benefits were the topic of a recent Learning Cafe presentation by attorney Chris Johnson.

VA Announces Printing and Mailing Delays

Dec 21, 2021

VA Benefits

VA Announces Printing and Mailing Delays

Attention Veterans! If you're waiting on a notification letter from the VA, delays in printing and mailing these letters could impact you.

Oct 8, 2021

VA Benefits

VA Pension is Not a Handout

If you are a veteran and you think VA pension benefits are a handout, Chris Johnson wants to have a word with you.

Could VA’s NSC Pension Make Your Life Better?

Oct 8, 2021

VA Benefits

Could VA’s NSC Pension Make Your Life Better?

If you’re a veteran or you live with someone who is, you may have heard the term NSC, or non-service-connected pension.

Jun 26, 2021

VA Benefits

VA Update: Presumptive Condition List

The VA announced two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures.

Top 10 Ways to Delay Your VA Pension Claim

Apr 19, 2021

VA Benefits

Top 10 Ways to Delay Your VA Pension Claim

We’ve all heard the horror stories about working with the Department of Veterans Affairs, affectionately known as the VA.

VA approves claims for more than 22,500 Blue Water Navy veterans

Oct 21, 2020

VA Benefits

VA approves claims for more than 22,500 Blue Water Navy veterans

If you or someone you love served in Vietnam, these expanded Blue Water Navy benefits may apply to you. It’s worth the time to check it out.

New Compensation Available for People Exposed to Nuclear Radiation

Mar 13, 2020

VA Benefits

New Compensation Available for People Exposed to Nuclear Radiation

Many people are still unaware of their eligibility for the RECA program due to an “oath of secrecy.”

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act is Now Law

Jan 3, 2020

VA Benefits

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act is Now Law

It’s official. The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 (Public Law 116-23) took effect on Jan. 1, 2020.

Disability Benefits Available to Blue Water Navy Veterans Starting 1/1/20

Oct 8, 2019

VA Benefits

Disability Benefits Available to Blue Water Navy Veterans Starting 1/1/20

Here are answers to FAQs about disability benefits available to Blue Water Navy Veterans starting 1/1/20.

Removal of Net Worth Requirement for VA Health Benefits

Jul 26, 2019

VA Benefits

Removal of Net Worth Requirement for VA Health Benefits

The VA has removed the regulatory provisions regarding net worth as a factor in determining the veteran’s eligibility for VA health care.

VA extends Agent Orange presumption to ‘Blue Water Navy’ Veterans

Jul 19, 2019

VA Benefits

VA extends Agent Orange presumption to ‘Blue Water Navy’ Veterans

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to process Agent Orange exposure claims for “Blue Water Navy” Veterans.

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