On behalf of McKown, Whitehurst & Myers, LLP | Jun 24, 2020 | Veterans Benefits
It can be discouraging for disabled veterans to receive a denial of their benefits claims. An appeal with the VA’s Board of Veterans Appeals may be filed after the denial of an initial claim, a supplemental claim, or a denial from a higher-level review. Requesting a...
On behalf of McKown, Whitehurst & Myers, LLP | Jun 23, 2020 | Veterans Benefits
Reports are conflicting as to whether there will be a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2021 benefits for Social Security, military retirees, disabled veterans and others. Based on the current economic landscape – which has been in flux since the COVID-19 pandemic...
On behalf of McKown, Whitehurst & Myers, LLP | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog, Veterans Benefits
Surprisingly, there is no set definition of who is a veteran in the United States. Benefits for those who have been deemed veterans in Indiana and around the country have been created and added-upon for more than 200 years. Each time the government would add a new...
On behalf of McKown, Whitehurst & Myers, LLP | Jun 3, 2020 | Veterans Benefits
Veterans in need of medical attention or examinations often rely on their local VA. Unfortunately, not all veterans have the option. It may be that they are nowhere near a facility, or that the facility near them is unable to provide for their health care demands....
On behalf of McKown, Whitehurst & Myers, LLP | Jun 1, 2020 | Veteran Disability Claims, Veterans Benefits
If you are a veteran or uniformed services member of the U.S. military, you likely have dealt with or heard of the Veterans Benefits Administration. The VBA has recently experienced an extensive backlog of initial benefits claims. It is possible that the pandemic is...
On behalf of McKown, Whitehurst & Myers, LLP | May 29, 2020 | Blog, Veterans Benefits
The Veterans Administration has adjusted how it does business to limit exposure to vulnerable veterans and to avoid spreading the novel coronavirus. Veterans now have the option to make virtual appointments and take care of business without the risk of infection...
