New court ruling could give thousands of Vietnam vets and survivors overdue disability payoutsFederal officials still have not decided if they will appeal the ruling.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Veterans disability exams to resume at some sites as backlog hits 114,000, nearly doubling in six monthsCurrently 114,000 veterans are waiting for compensation and pension exams to finalize their disability claims.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Lawmakers, lawsuit want VA to reconsider delays for ‘blue water’ veterans claimsVA officials can wait until January to start paying out the claims, but advocates want action sooner.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
‘Blue water’ veterans’ claims delayed until next yearVeterans Affairs officials won't start processing the cases until next January, upsetting some advocates.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
‘Blue water’ veterans bill clears Senate, heads to White House for final signatureThe measure had been stalled on Capitol Hill for several weeks, as court moves took precedence for advocates.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
VA recommends dropping legal challenge over ‘blue water’ Navy veterans benefitsFederal officials have until the end of April to formally decide whether to appeal a court ruling which could grant disability benefits to more than 90,000 veterans.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
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