After Submission of VA form 21-256EZ 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…
**Vets4Warriors is not an emergency crisis hotline. It addresses challenges before they reach a crisis. If you or a loved one is in crisis call the Veterans Crisis line: dial 988 and then press 1. VETS4Warriors The Vets4Warriors program is housed at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care National Call Center. This one-of-a-kind…
(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…
VA Housed Veterans in 2022, over 40,000 The Department of Veteran Affairs made a goal in 2022 to house 38,000 homeless Veterans. They surpassed this goal by housing 40,401 homeless Veterans that deserve a roof over their heads. Since 2020 the total number of nationally homeless Veterans decreased by 11% and 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…
VA has Released Burn Pit Registry Data VA established the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) in 2014 with the goal of collecting data on those who were exposed to burn pits. The PACT Act section 808(b)(2) states that the Secretary of VA must make the findings of the Burn…
VA and Mental Health Starting this week, the office of Veteran Affairs will be paying for all emergency mental health care. This is a nationwide effort to help prevent suicide among all Veterans and this biggest catch is that the care is free. How it works Veterans can visit a VA or…
