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
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- May 10
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
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.
- Feb 8
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.
- Dec 22, 2022
Social Security & VA Disability Benefits to Increase 8.7% in 2023
The SSI change will impact approximately 70 million Americans.
- Dec 9, 2022
2023 VA Pension Rates
In late 2022, the VA announced the updated VA Pension rates.
- Jun 15, 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.
- Mar 11, 2022
Takacs McGinnis Acquires CFEVR
Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law has acquired the Center for Elder Veterans Rights (CFEVR).
- Jan 14, 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.
- Dec 21, 2021
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 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.
- Jun 26, 2021
VA Update: Presumptive Condition List
The VA announced two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures.
- Apr 19, 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.
- Oct 21, 2020
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.
- Mar 13, 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.”
- Jan 3, 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.
- Oct 8, 2019
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.
- Jul 26, 2019
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.
- Jul 19, 2019
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.
- Apr 17, 2019
Presumptive Condition List Related to Agent Orange May Expand
The Department of Veterans Affairs
is consider adding three conditions to the list of qualifying diseases tied to Agent Orange.
- Mar 29, 2019
VA Drops Appeal of Blue Water Decision
The Department of Veterans Affairs will not appeal a January court ruling that ordered it to provide benefits for Blue Water veterans.
- Feb 11, 2019
Big Win for Blue Water Vietnam Veterans
Veterans who served within twelve nautical miles of the Republic of Vietnam will be entitled to certain service connected benefits.
- Dec 16, 2018
VA Changes Complicate Qualification Process
Changes in eligibility requirements have created two new hurdles that veterans and their families must clear in order to qualify.
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