Chris Attig, Author at Veterans Law Blog®

What’s an RBA? (Hint: it’s used only at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims).

By the time you get to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, you’re exhausted by 8 years of appeals – minimum. NOW you have to learn a whole NEW language. Oy Vey!

Do You Know BOTH Types of this Veterans Survivor Benefit?

by Chris Attig | 6 comments

Here are 2 ways that a Veterans surviving spouse – or other eligible Veterans survivor – might establish entitlement to the Veterans Survivor Benefit known as DIC.

The Sad Truth of VA Military Sexual Trauma Claims.

by Chris Attig | 6 comments

When it comes to Military Sexual Trauma claims, the VA has a LONG way to go. Until then….you have to be ready for their attacks on your credibility.

Brown Water Agent Orange claims for Vietnam Veterans.

by Chris Attig | 17 comments

Accredited VA Benefits Attorney Chris Attig discusses the difference between Blue Water and Brown Water Navy Veterans and its impact on claims for service connection of injuries resulting from Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War.

Will Hiring a VA Benefits Lawyer Help Find the Errors in your BVA Decision?

by Chris Attig | 6 comments

VA Accredited Veterans Benefits Attorney Chris Attig discusses common examples where the BVA fails to provide “adequate reasons and bases” for a decision.

Thank you to All that Supported I Run 41….my TrackFriday Run!

by Chris Attig | 1 comment

A Huge Thanks to all that Supported the “I Run 41” Track Friday campaign….and some info on where “I Run 41” is going to go from here….

“The Blessing and Responsibility to Care for Others”: A Vision that Could Shape a New VA.

by Chris Attig | 15 comments

There is no ONE solution to the problems that Veterans face in their reintegration to civilian life. As this one Veteran’s story shows, it can often take a Village.

For Many of Us, Every Day is Veterans Day.

by Chris Attig | 5 comments

I’m not a toy soldier…why you won’t see me on Veterans Day.

Winning Your VA Claim can Change your Financial Life.

by Chris Attig | 1 comment

When you win your VA claim, you may find yourself with an large amount of cash on hand, and a boatload of debt. Here are some thoughts to keep you from going BACK into the financial hole you just climbed out of.

Texas Veterans: Get Free Veterans Medical Records.

by Chris Attig | 1 comment

Accredited VA Attorney Chris Attig discusses state laws for getting Veterans medical records from private medical providers and facilities, for use in a Title 38 Claim.

Diabetic Vets: Choose between disability compensation or medical treatment.

by Chris Attig | 8 comments

Accredited VA Attorney Chris Attig discusses how the veteran affairs diabetes guidelines force Veterans with diabetes to choose between modern treatment and proper VA Disability Compensation.