Author Archives: Robby Morris
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 »
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 »
The New FAST VETS Act Can Help You Cut Through VR&E Red Tape
When the Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act (FAST VETS Act) was signed into law in January of 2026, it rendered the process of using Chapter 31 benefits to re-enter the job market more adaptable for Veterans with service-connected disabilities. As a result, Veterans with a VA service-connected… Read More »
Fighting Back, if a Military Criminal Investigation or OTH Discharge Threatens Your Future VA Benefits
If you’re an active-duty service member whose conduct is under scrutiny, it’s important to understand that an unfavorable outcome to an administrative separation board hearing, command investigation, or court-martial could keep you from receiving decades’ worth of VA benefits. If an unfavorable outcome to these kinds of actions has already compromised your eligibility, there… Read More »
