Veterans Law

VA and NIH Study on Gulf War Illness May Lead to Potential Treatments and Benefits for Veterans According to Tampa Veterans Lawyer David W. Magann

June 16, 2023

Tampa, Florida – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) have launched a study to understand better the chronic symptoms of Gulf War Illness/Syndrome. The study addresses the gap in treatments for those suffering from Gulf War Illness. Gulf War veterans who meet the criteria for Gulf War Illness may…

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VA welcomes Joshua Jacobs as Under Secretary for Benefits

April 26, 2023
VA welcomes Joshua Jacobs as Under Secretary for Benefits

Today, Joshua Jacobs was confirmed as VA’s Under Secretary for Benefits – marking the first time since 2014 that VA has a confirmed Under Secretary for Benefits, Under Secretary for Health, and Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs. In this role, Jacobs will lead the Veterans Benefits Administration in the delivery of earned benefits to Veterans,…

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Veterans and survivors have filed more than 500,000 toxic exposure-related benefits claims under the PACT Act

April 26, 2023
Veterans and survivors have filed more than 500,000 toxic exposure-related benefits claims under the PACT Act

Today, VA announced that Veterans and their survivors have filed more than 500,000 claims for toxic exposure-related benefits under the PACT Act since President Biden signed it into law Aug. 10, 2022. To date, VA has awarded more than $1 billion in earned benefits to Veterans and survivors who filed PACT Act-related claims. Read more…

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VA to host cross-country march honoring Veterans, service members during ‘Memorial May’

April 24, 2023
VA to host cross-country march honoring Veterans, service members during ‘Memorial May’

Between April 27 and May 29, the Department of Veterans Affairs will host a 20,000-mile march with more than 214,000 volunteers in honor of Veterans and service members. Read more from the VA: Read More

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Budget Cut Proposals Would Hurt Veterans

April 21, 2023
Budget Cut Proposals Would Hurt Veterans

While the President’s Budget details a plan to honor our country’s sacred obligation to care for America’s Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors, the proposal to cut a broad range of critical programs by 22% would threaten critical services for Veterans – both at VA and across the federal government. The proposed 22% budget cut…

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VA announces reset of Electronic Health Record project

April 21, 2023
VA announces reset of Electronic Health Record project

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that future deployments of the new Electronic Health Record (EHR) will be halted while we prioritize improvements at the five sites that currently use the new EHR, as part of a larger program reset. Read more from the VA: Read More

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Veterans Benefits Lawyer, David W. Magann Says New Benefits Will be Helpful to Veterans in Suicidal Crisis

April 21, 2023

Tampa, Florida – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) announced earlier this year that Veterans in suicidal crisis can receive free emergency healthcare services at any healthcare facility. This healthcare expansion aims to prevent veteran suicide by ensuring no-cost care to veterans during times of crisis. In addition, the development will help veterans…

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VA, NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness

April 17, 2023
VA, NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs and National Institutes of Health began a joint, five-year study that aims to explain the chronic symptoms of Gulf War Illness. The study may lead to more definitive diagnostic criteria for Gulf War Illness, development of new diagnostic testing, and potential treatments. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA and AFGE reach tentative agreement to better serve Veterans and support VA employees

April 12, 2023
VA and AFGE reach tentative agreement to better serve Veterans and support VA employees

WASHINGTON – Today, VA reached a tentative agreement with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) – the union that represents more than 291,000 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees – on a master bargaining agreement. Read more from the VA: Read More

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New VA Mission Statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors

March 16, 2023
New VA Mission Statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced an updated version of its 1959 mission statement. The new mission statement is: ‘To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.’ Read more from the VA: Read More

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