Veterans Law

VA stands up commission to recommend new Under Secretary for Benefits

July 19, 2022

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough approved the establishment of a commission on July 19, to identify candidates to lead and manage the Veterans Benefits Administration in the position of Under Secretary for Benefits. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA launches improved Access to Care website

July 19, 2022

Based on Veteran feedback and VA Secretary Denis McDonough’s commitment to ensuring timely access to care, the Department of Veterans Affairs launched an improved Access to Care website that now offers a simplified, user-friendly experience to make it easier for Veterans to make informed decisions as they plan their health care appointments. Read more from…

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New Veterans Crisis Line phone number

July 18, 2022

Effective July 16, Veterans have the option to Dial 988 then Press 1 to connect with caring, qualified responders for 24/7 crisis support. Read more from the VA: Read More

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CTE Apparent in Military Personnel Playing Contact Sports Before Service but not in Bomb Blasts

July 18, 2022
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Legal Help for Veterans is a law firm helping veterans get the benefits they deserve. Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) July 18 2022 – In what may be a controversial discovery, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is typically acquired from playing contact sports, such as football, and sometimes obtained from military blasts. However, a recent study…

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Veterans compete at 2022 National Veterans Golden Age Games

July 11, 2022

After two years of virtual participation at-home, approximately 500 Veterans from across the country are set to compete in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Veterans Golden Age Games, July 18-23, in South Dakota. Read more from the VA: Read More

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USCIS Increases Automatic EAD Extension to 540 Days for Certain Applicants

July 5, 2022
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Dallas immigration lawyers – Rabinowitz & Rabinowitz, P.C. Dallas, TX (Law Firm Newswire) July 05, 2022 – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented a new rule that temporarily lengthens the automatic extension period for some Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). Certain individuals who have filed applications for employment authorization will receive an extension of 540…

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VA dedicates new columbarium at Crown Hill National Cemetery, reopening after six decades

July 1, 2022

The Department of Veterans Affairs dedicated a new columbarium in Indianapolis, Indiana, allowing VA to conduct new interments of Veterans and eligible family members in the city for the first time since 1959. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA expands live donor care and support

June 30, 2022

The Department of Veterans Affairs implements a final rule, July 1, 2022, describing the authority to provide support for donation procedures and related care to those who donate an organ or bone marrow to Veterans for transplants. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA develops national standards for health care professionals

June 30, 2022

The Department of Veterans Affairs published its first of 50 draft national standards of practice in the Federal Register June 30, for Blind Rehabilitation Specialists and Visual Impairment Services Teams Coordinators. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA adopts Login.gov for a unified Veteran sign-in experience

June 28, 2022

By creating an account on Login.gov, Veterans can now use the same login and password to access a growing list of federal government websites, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Personnel Management and Small Business Administration to deliver a secure and streamlined identity verification experience. Read more from the VA: Read More

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