STORIES
Robin Williams, Suicide, and the Military
The tragic suicide this week of comedian Robin Williams only serves to remind us how dark and plaguing an illness like depression can be. The spiraling circle that is depression
Hardest Evidence yet of Agent Orange in Okinawa
Photograph from the Japan Times Journalist Jon Mitchell reports on another big development in Okinawa, Japan. This report reveals information that could change the VA Appeals process for some
Jesse Barnes Finally Gets Compensated.
I have told the story before of Mr. Barnes. This month, he finally received compensation for his conditions. Mr. Barnes served along the DMZ in Korea and he saw Agent
Veteran Wins Malpractice Claim Against the VA
This summer the VA finally had to pay for one of its mistakes. We represented veteran David C. in a medical malpractice claim against the VA under the Federal Tort
They’re Doing Something About It…But Will It Work?
Politicians are crossing party lines this week to help protect and defend those who have already done just that for our country–veterans. As we have learned in recent weeks about
Vets forced to endure extreme wait lists
As light was shed on the VA’s secret waiting list in Arizona, audits began nationwide and found that veterans in the Midwest has also been victimized by power-plays at the
The VA’s Secret Wait Lists.
The VA has all hands on deck as they scramble to deal with the fallout from the revelation of veterans dying not knowing that they’re on the secret wait lists.
Senator Causes Veterans’ Frustration and Disappoinment over Memorial Day Weekend.
Senator Richard M. Burr Over Memorial Day Weekend veterans’ rights and veterans’ ability to access government aid were hot political topics. One politician’s comments caused quite a stir. Senator Richard
Vets face avoidable delays
Veterans are dying because of avoidable delays they face in the VA health system. Congress keeps with the back and forth. Shinseki continues to speak highly of his organization. But
VA officials need to go.
VA Bureaucracy “Run Amok” The House Veterans Affair Committee is ready to get rid of the senior officials responsible for the backlog that plagues the VA through a new bill
Momentum has slowed on reducing VA backlog.
I suppose we knew this was coming: Veterans still waiting 14 months on average for a decision. According to the San Jose Mercury News, the VA’s push to reduce the backlog
Looks Like They Lost Even More Records.
Truck spilling contents, from the Boston Public Library. National Personnel Records Center Loses More Records It’s a special kind of disappointment when the VA insists you prove your claim using