VA Disability

Effective Dates: What they are and how they affect your VA Disability Benefits


One of the more common misunderstandings in Veterans Disability Law is the rule surrounding “effective dates”. What is an effective date? In short, it is the day that you can start receiving your disability benefits.     By Matthew J. Brown, Esq. VA-accredited attorney and partner at Wolf & Brown Law Offices Generally, under federal rules…

VA Disability Benefit Claims – Wait Times Explained


When filing an initial claim for disability benefits with the Veterans Administration (VA) it takes approximately 118 days to process the claim and make a decision. However, this is an estimated completion timeline. In each individual case, the time it takes to review your claim depends on a number of factors including the number of…

A Successful VA Disability Claim Requires Perseverance and Proper Representation


Too often Veterans face a long and arduous process with the VA and many give up due to the stress and frustration. With an experienced disability benefits attorney and supportive professional team in their corner, Veterans can feel inspired – and equipped – to continue the fight. At Wolf & Brown, we’ve helped many Veterans push through the exhaustion and mental anguish…

Veteran Advocates Push 2024 VA Budget Increase


Veteran advocacy groups are asking for more than a 10% increase in VA program funding next year which would help cover the expenses to expand care for elderly veterans and the costs involved in making much-needed improvements to department buildings. According to an article published by Military Times, “Officials from Disabled American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans of…

VA Continues Fight to Provide Toxic Exposure Benefits to Veterans


Although the Department of Veterans Affairs has secured the money needed to provide toxic exposure benefits to veterans, they still need the manpower to do so. In an attempt to secure more employees, the Veterans Benefits Administration is holding eight hiring fairs across the country to fill the 1,900 jobs available. According to an article…

President Signs PACT Act into Law


This week President Joe Biden signed the PACT Act into law – a bill that expands health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins. According to an article published by Stars and Stripes, “The bill seeks to provide an easier path to health care and benefits for veterans who served…

Laying A Solid Foundation For Your Disability Claim – Advice from VA Attorney Matthew J. Brown Esq.


Successfully filing with the VA requires great attention to detail and the right representation. NJ Vet-Wire is a publication created by Wolf & Brown to help educate our Veterans on how to best navigate the complicated process of obtaining disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The disability claims process is confusing, but we…