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 […]
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, […]