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What Is a VA Widow’s Pension? Understanding Survivor Benefits
The VA Widow’s Pension provides financial support to surviving spouses of wartime veterans with limited income.
Mar 6


Resolve to Apply for VA Benefits This New Year
Start the new year right: apply for VA benefits and discover the support you or your loved ones may qualify for. VA benefits can improve you
Dec 11, 2024


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?
Nov 21, 2024


Commonly Overlooked Veterans' Benefits
These are the most commonly overlooked veterans' benefits that can provide valuable support to veterans and their families.
Oct 31, 2024


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
Jul 3, 2024


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 20, 2024


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
Jun 21, 2023


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.
May 10, 2023


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.
Apr 4, 2023


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.
Feb 8, 2023


Social Security & VA Disability Benefits to Increase 8.7% in 2023
The SSI change will impact approximately 70 million Americans.
Dec 22, 2022


2023 VA Pension Rates
In late 2022, the VA announced the updated VA Pension rates.
Dec 9, 2022

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.
Jun 15, 2022

Takacs McGinnis Acquires CFEVR
Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law has acquired the Center for Elder Veterans Rights (CFEVR).
Mar 11, 2022


LEARNING CAFE RECAP: Lesser-Known VA Benefits
Lesser-known VA benefits were the topic of a recent Learning Cafe presentation by attorney Chris Johnson.
Jan 14, 2022


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.
Dec 21, 2021


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.
Oct 8, 2021


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.
Oct 8, 2021


VA Update: Presumptive Condition List
The VA announced two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures.
Jun 26, 2021


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.
Apr 19, 2021


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.
Oct 21, 2020


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.”
Mar 13, 2020


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.
Jan 3, 2020


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.
Oct 8, 2019
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