On August 24, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims issued an important precedential decision in Hoffman v. Collins, No. 24-7834, addressing how VA may apply an Intent to File (ITF) when a veteran has multiple claims pending. An ITF can protect an earlier effective date if the veteran files a completed claim within […]
Disabled Veterans May Be Eligible to Have Their Federal Student Loans Forgiven
Many veterans are aware of disability compensation available through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), but far fewer know that a qualifying VA disability rating may also make them eligible to have their federal student loans completely discharged. Through the federal Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge Program, many disabled veterans can eliminate eligible federal […]