Monthly Archives: September 2026
Future Sleep Apnea and Tinnitus Ratings to Change if Benefits Reform Effort Advances
If the proposed bill package commonly referred to as the “Take Care of America’s Veterans Act” (TCAVA) is passed by Congress without significant edits, future Veterans who suffer from tinnitus and/or sleep apnea may either be entitled to fewer disability benefits or none at all. It is estimated that more than 1 million future… Read More »
Placed on a PIP as a Federal Employee? What Happens Next Matters More Than You Think
Legally Review by Christopher Jones Capovilla & Williams exclusively represents federal employees. We do not represent state, county, municipal, or private-sector workers. A Performance Improvement Plan can feel like a formality — a chance to “fix a few things” and move on. In the federal system, it’s rarely that simple. A PIP is often… Read More »
A Shorter VA Form 21P-526EZ Will Not Ease Veterans’ Burden of Proof
When the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs cuts back on paperwork, it doesn’t always make the process of applying for benefits meaningfully easier. Such is the case with the VA’s July 2026 proposal to cut down the agency’s primary disability compensation application – VA Form 21-526EZ – down from 15 pages to 5 pages…. Read More »
