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 […]
House Passes Veterans Benefits Expansion Act: What It Could Mean for Veterans and Survivors
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 6047, the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026. While the bill is not yet law, it represents a significant effort to increase financial support for some of the nation’s most severely disabled veterans and surviving military families. Before any changes can take effect, […]