Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE) Claim Opinion
On August 17, 2012, The Federal Circuit issued an opinion in Hillyard v. Shinseki upholding the validity of limiting a claimant to one CUE motion on a prior final Board of Veteran Appeals decision. The decision can be accessed at http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/images/stories/opinions-orders/11-7157.pdf. CUE claims are an important vehicle for Veterans to address matters already subject to a...
State Veteran’s Benefits
In the course of speaking with Veterans, it is apparent that many Veterans are unaware of various State benefits available to them. In addition to federal benefits for Veterans, most states offer a variety of programs for Veterans and their families. These benefits include scholarships, vocational programs, tax exemptions, nursing home care for elderly and disabled Veterans, and more. The...