VA Plans to Expand Presumed Areas of Exposure to Herbicides February 9, 2024 the Department of Veteran Affairs issued an outlined plan to expand the locations and time frames of VA presumptive exposure to herbicides. “If this proposed rule becomes final, VA will implement a new presumption of exposure to locations where…
Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) Deadline August 10, 2024 Camp Lejeune Justice Act Deadline On August 10th 2022, the PACT Act legislature was signed into law. The PACT Act was designed to increase the presumptive locations and medical conditions for various toxic exposures.The Camp Lejeune Justice Act was created as part of…
Veteran Record Request Backlog Caused by COVID-19 Has Cleared The National Archives was able to clear the backlog of 600,000 record requests. This backlog was caused by the COVID-19 pandemic when staff were not able to complete these requests. “The National Archives plays a critical role in ensuring that our veterans and…
VA Disability Rates 2024 COLA The 2024 Cost of living adjustments (COLA) will be applied starting December 1, 2023. To learn more about the cost of living adjustment, learn more on the VA website. 10% – 20% (No Dependents) Percentage Rate 10% $171.23 20% $338.49 30% – 60% Without Children Dependent Status 30%…
After Submission of VA form 21-526EZ Initial Review After submitting your claim, you will receive confirmation from VA that they have started the review process. During this time, make sure to check for any correspondence from VA. Evidence Gathering VA has a duty to assist you with evidence gathering in the development…
Filing an Initial Claim: Helpful Tips for Completing VA Form 21-526EZ VA Form 21–526EZ Initial claims for disability compensation claims should be completed using VA Form 21-526EZ. This form can also be used when applying for an increased rating in service-connected disabilities in which the appeal period has expired. Pages 1-8 of…
Intent to File – VA Disability Compensation What is an Intent to File and how is it different from a claim? VA’s Intent to File (VA Form 21-0966) is a one-page form meant to notify VA that a claimant plans to file a formal claim for disability compensation within one year from…
(If you are looking for information regarding the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, please see our previous post about it here.) Camp Lejeune - VA Benefits Apply for Benefits Today History of Camp Lejeune Named after General John A. Lejeune who was an early proponent of the amphibious assault plan utilized…
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 History of Camp Lejeune Named after General John A. Lejeune who was an early proponent of the amphibious assault plan utilized in WWII, Camp Lejeune is a U.S. Marine Corps Base in North Carolina which was established in 1941. Over the last 80 years, the…
Our Free Consultation At Bergmann & Moore, we offer free consultations to Veterans or their family members regarding their VA disability appeals. If you still need to file an initial claim, you can find information and help by clicking here. The first step in the consultation process is to make sure you…
