Veterans Guardian breaks down why the VA disability backlog persists and how veterans can bypass delays through strategic filing, nexus letters, and expert guidance to secure the benefits they've ...

When a service-connected condition causes or worsens another medical issue, veterans may be eligible to file secondary VA claims. A primary claim establishes the direct connection between a disability ...

Disabled veterans may have an easier time submitting travel claims for their medical care with a recent mobile app update announced by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligible veterans can now ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs processed over 2 million disability claims in 2025, breaking records for speed. Average processing time dropped to 132 days, down from 141 days at the start of the ...

Applying for a VA disability rating can be a difficult, confusing, and arduous process that can feel overwhelming even for the most prepared veterans. The maze of forms, deadlines, and medical ...

“It’s like inviting the wolf into the chicken house,” said retired Air Force Lt. Col. Charley Burch, describing the Senate’s vote Aug. 3 to allow paid attorneys, for the first time in over a century, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Just before the General Assembly adjourned on June 20, the House and Senate agreed on the final wording of the so-called “claim ...

Fraudulent claims at the VA amount to tens of millions of dollars annually, and worse, they're often taking money away from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation to crack down on fraud targeting veterans and service members during a news ...

(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday afternoon signed a new bill into law that would strengthen protections for veterans trying to access benefits and protect them from claims ...