Caregivers rejected for VA financial aid could get new appeal chancesThe U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims says families should get a chance to take their cases to the Board of Veterans' Appeals, which handles other benefits disputes.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
VA’s new appeal process promises to be quicker. But will it be better?An overhaul of the benefits appeals process is promising to cut wait times down to under a year from the current average of more than three years.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
VA’s benefits appeals process will see a dramatic changeover next monthA new process for all appeals of veterans' benefits cases will go into effect on Feb. 19.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
VA to fast-track benefits appeals for hurricane victimsVeterans in counties hit hard by the fall hurricanes will see their cases advanced quickly in coming months.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
Court ruling could extend disability benefits to thousands of injured veteransUnder the old rules, veterans had to have a clear medical explanation for their pain in order to be eligible for disability payouts.By Leo Shane III6 years ago