Lawsuit accuses VA of racial discrimination in benefits decisions
According to a lawsuit filed against the VA, Black veterans are less likely to have their benefits claims processed and paid out than their white peers because of systemic problems within the department. The
lawsuit stems from an analysis of VA claims records released by the department following an earlier legal action. Between 2001 and 2020, the average denial rate disability claims filed for Black veterans was 29.5%, significantly above the 24.2% for white veterans.
VA secretary makes promise: 'We will be vets' best advocates'
When current VA secretary Denis McDonough was sworn into office, he promised to make the department more inclusive, more welcoming, and more user-friendly for veterans. Now, nearly two years later, McDonough says the VA is closer to those goals — but
not there just yet.
A new 'polytherapeutic' app shows significant improvement in treating tinnitus
Tinnitus is one of the most common health conditions in the country and the number one disability among veterans. Veterans suffer from tinnitus at a much
higher rate than non-veterans, given the nature of their work and the equipment used in the line of duty. Researchers created an app that combines current standard therapies and uses them to create an individually tailored plan to treat it, with results they claim in just 6-12 weeks.
While the definition of a "veteran" of the U.S. Armed Forces may seem like a simple concept, there are certain stipulations former military personnel
should know about who qualifies as a veteran, and when. According to the U.S. Code, 'the term 'veteran' means a person who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable." Perhaps most important is knowing how this definition can affect you when applying for a job or seeking VA benefits.
Did you live or work at Camp Lejeune before 1987 and now have a health condition? You may be eligible to take legal action and seek a financial settlement from the U.S. government.
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