Despite the title, when President Trump signed the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act at the end of August, some important assistance evaporated. In the past, when filing a claim for VA disability compensation, the VA was obligated to help the veteran...
President Trump has signed the Veterans Choice Improvement Act. It will greatly expand an existing program at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Key Changes This new bill will make the following changes to veterans’ care: Allows patients to seek care from private...
VA Disability is designed for veterans who become disabled, due to injury or disease, during active military duty. Compensation is tax-free. Eligibility To be eligible, you must be at least 10 percent disabled because of an injury or disease that was incurred or...
Veterans Day is the day to thank and honor all those who have served America’s military, both in wartime and peacetime. At Harris Federal Law Firm, we regularly work with clients who are veterans. Many of their stories are sobering, and serve as an important reminder...
It is encouraging to see an increase in veteran hiring in the federal workforce, including veterans with disabilities. Out of the 162,839 new federal employees hired during the last fiscal year, the percentage of veterans rose by 2.1 percent from the previous year –...
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